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Tim Leonard

Tim Leonard

Lead Writer & Content Strategist

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Education

  • BA (Hons) Industrial Economics, University of Nottingham

Previous Experience

  • Finance Editor, Future
  • Associate Editor, Moneyfacts
Tim is a lead writer at NerdWallet and holds the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice. He has over 20 years’ experience writing about almost all aspects of personal finance. During his career at Moneyfacts, Virgin Money and Future, Tim has shared his high-level technical understanding of financial products and regulation with both consumer and IFA audiences.

Tim's picks

Compare Current Mortgage Rates July 2025

Mortgage rates and deals are constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to keep track of current mortgage rates and compare mortgages before getting a new deal. Whether you’re a first-time…

Compare Best Secured Loans July 2025

Secured loans allow you to borrow using your home as security or collateral. Use our star ratings to help compare some of the best secured loans and lenders in the…

Best Mortgage Lenders 2025

Finding the best mortgage lender and deal for you is essential. Of course, the mortgage rate you can get is important. But making sure a lender offers the type of…

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Compare Current Mortgage Rates July 2025

Mortgage rates and deals are constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to keep track of current mortgage rates and compare mortgages before getting a new deal. Whether you’re a first-time…

Compare Best Secured Loans July 2025

Secured loans allow you to borrow using your home as security or collateral. Use our star ratings to help compare some of the best secured loans and lenders in the…

Start Up Business Loans UK July 2025

Looking for a loan for your start up business? Our guide to the best business start up loans will help you find the right lender for your small business.

Best Small Business Loans July 2025

Business loans are designed to provide the funding your small business needs. Taking time to compare rates, features, pros and cons will help you find the best small business loan…

16 Ways To Get Small Business Funding in the UK

Start-up funding can be crucial in getting small businesses up and running. From start-up business loans to lines of credit, grants, crowdfunding and angel investors, here are the various options…

Personal Guarantees on Business Loans Explained

Providing a personal guarantee for a business loan can allow smaller business owners to secure credit for their business that might otherwise be out of reach. Here, we explain how…

How Do Business Loans Work?

A business loan could provide the funding needed to support or expand your business. Below, we explain how business loans work and how to find the right one for your…

Unsecured Business Loans Explained

An unsecured business loan can provide funding for your business without requiring an asset to be put forward as security for. Here’s how unsecured loans for business work, their pros…

Short-Term Business Loans

Short-term business loans are repaid in a relatively short space of time and tend to be easier to apply for. Read on to learn about short-term loans for businesses, including…

Compare Life Insurance

Life insurance can give you peace of mind that your loved ones will be protected financially if you pass away while cover is in place. Whether that’s through paying off…

How to Get a Bad Credit Business Loan

Getting a business loan with bad credit is possible but likely to be more difficult than if your business’s credit was good. Here’s all you need to know about bad…

Business Loan Calculator

Use our business loan calculator to estimate monthly payments and the loan amount you can afford.

What is a Business Loan?

Whether your business is just starting out or has been up and running for several years, there may come a time when you need a business loan. Below, we explain…

Compare Loans for Bad Credit

The best loans for bad credit usually offer the amount you need at the most competitive interest rate you can get.

Compare Best Personal Loans

If you want to borrow money, it's important to compare loans to find the best personal loan for you.
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