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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
How to Open a Business Bank Account: What You Need and Where to Start
If you run a small business, you need to keep on top of your finances. You may want to open a business bank account. We cover the steps you need…
UK Business Bank Accounts for Non-Residents
Having a UK business bank account can be beneficial for your business, and it is mandatory if it is a limited company. Finding and opening one of these accounts can…
What is a Business Bank Account?
If you run a small business, you may need a separate bank account. But what is a business account, and what can you do with one? Below, we look at…
How Much House Can I Afford? UK Mortgage Affordability Calculator
Get an estimate of how much house you can afford using our simple mortgage affordability calculator.
First-time Buyer Mortgages
Getting a mortgage as a first-time buyer is likely to be more straightforward if you’re well prepared. Find out about first-time buyer mortgages, including the deposit you need, the rates…
TSB Mortgage Review
TSB offers a range of mortgages to homemovers, first-time buyers and for remortgaging. Learn more in our TSB mortgage review.
Nationwide Mortgage Rates & Review
Nationwide offers fixed and tracker mortgage rates to those remortgaging, moving home or buying for the first time. Here’s our Nationwide mortgage rate comparison and review.
HSBC Mortgage Rates & Review
HSBC offers fixed and tracker mortgage rates, for remortgaging, first-time buyers and home movers. Here’s our HSBC mortgage rate comparison and review.
Halifax Mortgage Review
Halifax offers a wide range of mortgages to first-time buyers, homemovers and those who are remortgaging. Here’s our Halifax mortgage review.
Coventry Building Society Mortgage Rates & Review
Coventry Building Society offers mortgages for those remortgaging, moving home or buying for the first time. Here’s our Coventry Building Society mortgage rate comparison and review.
Barclays Mortgage Review
Barclays offers a wide range of mortgages to home movers, first-time buyers, those wanting to remortgage or for buy-to-let purposes. Here’s our Barclays mortgage review.
NatWest Mortgage Review
NatWest offers mortgage options to first-time buyers, homemovers and those remortgaging. Learn more in our NatWest mortgage review.
Mortgage Calculators for UK Borrowers
Use our simple UK mortgage calculators to get an estimate of monthly mortgage repayments, work out how much you could borrow, and see how interest rate changes and overpaying may…
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…