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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
Norton Home Loans Secured Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
If you’re looking for a secured loan, Norton Home Loans may be an option if you want to borrow a smaller amount over a shorter term. You could borrow as…
Business Loan Calculator
Use our business loan calculator to estimate monthly payments and the loan amount you can afford.
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…
Pepper Money Secured Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
A Pepper Money secured loan may appeal if you need to borrow a larger amount, with loans potentially available up to 95% LTV. Discover more in our Pepper secured loans…
United Trust Bank Secured Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
United Trust Bank secured loans offer high loan amounts which can be repaid over a term as long as 30 years. Here’s our United Trust Bank secured loans review.
West One Loans Secured Loans Review: Pros, Cons & Features
West One Loans offers large secured loans that can be repaid over a wide range of loan terms. Here’s our West One Loans secured loans review.
Capify Business Loans Review: Pros, Cons & Features
Capify offers unsecured small business loans and merchant cash advances worth up to £3 million, over a loan term of three months to five years. Find out where the lender…
Barclays Business Loans Review: Pros, Cons & Features
Read our review of Barclays business loans, including its pros, cons, and key features.
Credit Builder Loans: Are They Worth It?
A credit builder loan could help improve your credit score by showing lenders your reliability as a borrower.
Loans to Buy a Business: Guide, Pros and Cons
Business loans aren’t just for building from the ground up. If you have experience operating a profitable business, securing a loan to buy a business might be an option for…
Why Can’t I Get a Loan? Next Steps if Your Application is Refused
While there are many reasons for being refused a loan, it’s important to try to work out why you’ve been turned down before applying elsewhere.
Home Improvement Loans: How to Pay for Renovations
A home improvement loan can fund the work on your property, whether you hope to increase its value or improve your living situation.
Joint Loans: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Joint loans allow two, or maybe more, people to borrow money together. Each person is fully liable for the repayment of the loan.
What is a Homeowner Loan?
Homeowner loans are a form of secured loan, where the equity you own in your home acts as the collateral for the loan.
Selling Your House if You Have a Secured Loan
If you have a secured loan and want to sell your house, you could pay off the loan first or transfer it to your new property.




