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Tim Leonard

Tim Leonard

Tim is a writer and spokesperson 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.

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What is a Buy-to-Let Mortgage?

A buy-to-let mortgage is a mortgage that you would use to buy a property to rent out. Your mortgage repayments should be covered by your rental income, but there are other expenses to consider and lending criteria you’ll need to meet.
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Single Person Mortgages: Getting A Mortgage On Your Own

Getting a mortgage on your own is possible if you can show a lender you’d be able to meet your mortgage repayments and your finances allow.
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Should you pay off your mortgage early? Here’s 6 ways to make it happen

Most homeowners would like to pay off their mortgage early, but is it always the right thing to do? Here’s how to find out if you should overpay, along with six ways you could secure mortgage freedom much faster.
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Self-Build Mortgages: Getting A Mortgage to Build a House

A self-build mortgage is the type of mortgage you need to build a house. By paying out the funds in stages, self-build mortgages in the UK aim to make sure your money won’t run out before the build is completed.
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Second Charge Mortgages

A second charge mortgage provides a way for homeowners who still have an existing mortgage to take out another loan against the equity that they have in their property.
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Should I Get a Credit Card?

It’s not essential to have a credit card but, when used responsibly, they can be a useful way to borrow money. Read on to find out when you may want to get a credit card and when it may not be a good idea.
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Overpaying Your Mortgage: Is it Worth it?

Making mortgage overpayments can help you save money in interest and clear your mortgage sooner. But first you should check if there are limits and charges on how much you can overpay and be confident that overpaying your mortgage is right for you.
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Self-Employed Mortgages: How to Get One and What You’ll Need

If you’re self-employed and are planning to get a mortgage, you’ll need your accounts to be in order and you may need to jump through a few extra hoops. Proof you have regular work, a deposit and a good credit history are usually important too.
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Compare Unsecured Business Loans

Unsecured loans are a popular option for business borrowers. Read on below for our guide on how to compare unsecured business loans.
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Compare Best Secured Loans April 2024

Secured loans allow you to borrow using your home as security or collateral for the loan. Here you can find out more about secured loans, learn whether they may be right for you, and use our star ratings to help compare some of the best secured loans in the UK.
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