How to get a mortgage on a zero hour contract

You may be forgiven for thinking it is impossible to get a mortgage on a zero hour contract. But there are some ways to give yourself the best chance of securing a loan. Firstly, the facts. The number of people employed on a zero hour contract is increasing. 2.8% of people in employment from October-December
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4 Ways to get ready to Buy a Home for the First Time

In life, the only way to grow is to collect experiences along the way. Some experiences are going to be a bit of a challenge, while others will feel like a breeze. Buying your first home is an interesting mix of both perspectives. Some parts can be challenging, while other parts will make you wish
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3 Reasons Why Mortgages Still Matter

Anti-mortgage backlash doesn’t make sense, but a lot of people are giving up mortgages in favor of renting. While this might make sense in the short term, it’s something that makes us sad. We have fond memories of the homes our parents owned, and still own to this day. That’s something that you just don’t
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Five simple steps to help You Secure your Property

Making sure your home is safe and secure is one of the most important things you can do as a homeowner. Your home is the place where you and your family should feel comfortable and protected more so than anywhere else. From choosing the right alarm system to protect the interior of your home, and
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The truth about mortgages and divorce

Divorce enquiries typically surge on the first working Monday in January, a day now known as ‘Divorce Day’. It’s no secret 42% of all marriages end in divorce, and the festive season can feel like a bridge too far for some relationships. So, when the resolutions have been made and January bills are stacking up,
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Shopping for your first home

Searching for your first home is a very thrilling time but can also be puzzling. The majority of first time buyers don’t really know what they are looking for within their first home. People can get carried away easily when it comes to searching for their home. It is very important that you take the
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Finding a self employed mortgage

Recent research into self employed mortgages has identified that 2 in 5 of self employed people are concerned that their employment status will impact their chance of getting a mortgage. Following changes to the mortgage market, mortgage lenders must now under regulation ensure all borrowers of any salary or income type can afford their mortgage.
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