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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 and Content Strategist at NerdWallet who has been writing about all aspects of personal and business finance for over 25 years. Throughout his time working at Moneyfacts, Virgin Money, Future, and now NerdWallet, Tim has built up a high-level understanding of almost every financial product you can think of, from business banking and loans through to pensions and savings. He also holds the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice.
The latest from Tim
What is a Mortgage Term and How does it Work?
When you apply for a mortgage, you will agree to a time frame for repaying the loan. This will affect how much you pay each month and over the lifetime…
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…
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…
House Equity: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
House equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage and secured loans. So it’s how much you own of…
Personal Loan Calculator
Use our personal loan calculator to get an estimate of how much you could afford to borrow and what your monthly repayments would be.
How to Get a Business Loan
If you want to get a business loan, then it helps to be prepared. You’ll need to share details about your business’s finances and future plans, but there’s more to…
What is an SME and Why Being One Matters
In the UK, the vast majority of businesses are classed as SMEs – small and medium-sized enterprises. Being classed as an SME could entitle your business to certain kinds of…
Credit Cards
What are credit cards? How do they work? How do you choose between 0% interest, cashback, rewards and other options? Browse our card picks and learn more about the best…
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