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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.

The latest from Tim

Where is the Cheapest Place to Rent in the UK?

Knowing the cheapest places in the UK to rent can be a good starting point if you’re looking for somewhere affordable to live. Here’s where rents are lowest right now.

Discount Mortgages: Is a Lower Rate Worth the Risks?

A discount rate mortgage tracks a lender's standard variable rate, but at a discount. There are pros and cons to this sort of loan.

Compare Mortgages

Taking the time to compare mortgages is essential, regardless of whether you’re buying your first property, moving to a new home or remortgaging an existing deal.

Mortgage Rate Direction is Unclear Despite Predictions Base Rate Will Fall

It is uncertain what will happen to mortgage rates next, even though the base rate of interest looks set to fall in February. Here’s our latest mortgage and base rate…

M&S Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features

You can choose to apply for an M&S Bank loan for a variety of reasons, for example to help pay for a holiday, home improvements, or a wedding.

Tesco Bank Loan: Pros, Cons & Features

A Tesco Bank personal loan can be used for a variety of reasons and Clubcard holders could get access to cheaper loan rates. Read our Tesco Bank loan review.

Compare Home Insurance

Home insurance can offer financial protection if your home and belongings are damaged or lost due to a flood, fire, theft, or other events. To protect your property, it’s essential…

Mortgage Rate Cuts Could Stall as Base Rate Expectations Reined in

With fewer base rate cuts expected in 2025, the recent run of mortgage rate cuts could falter. Here’s our latest mortgage and base rate predictions.

7 Money Boosting Tips For 2025 

Financial resolutions for the New Year are the perfect way to make sure your money is working as hard as it can for you. Side hustles, switching savings and shopping…

What is a Standard Variable Rate Mortgage?

A standard variable rate, or SVR, is an interest rate set by your mortgage lender that you may be moved onto once your fixed, tracker or discount rate mortgage deal…

What are Early Repayment Charges and How to Avoid Them

You may have to pay an early repayment charge (ERC) if you pay off your mortgage early or overpay by more than is allowed. The charges can be hefty, but…

How to Remortgage to Consolidate Debt

Remortgaging to consolidate debt involves borrowing more on your mortgage to pay off other debts. This can make it easier to manage debt and could help lower your combined monthly…

How to Remortgage to Release Equity

Remortgaging to release equity allows you to raise funds by accessing some of the value that’s built up in your home.

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…

What Negative Equity Means & What You Can Do

Negative equity means the value of your home is less than the amount you still owe on your mortgage. While this can make it difficult to remortgage or move house,…
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