A bridging loan is taken out to ‘bridge’ the gap between the purchase of a new property and the sale of an existing one.

These types of mortgages are designed for property investors and private landlords, who do not intend to live in the purchased property but will let property to tenants.

Some Buy to Let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Before you choose a specific deal, you need to decide what type of mortgage is the most appropriate for your needs.

Equity release can help people release cash (equity) in their homes for a particular purpose, like supplementing retirement income.

People buying their first home often have specific needs when it comes to finding a mortgage. A range of mortgages exists specifically for this market sector.

Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

A flexible mortgage is a product that can make the traditional British mortgage with its fixed and inflexible payment schedule over a fixed term, such as 25 years, look like a bit of a dinosaur. This short guide explains why a flexible arrangement may benefit you.

Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

An offset mortgage enables you to use your savings to reduce your mortgage balance and the interest you pay on it.

Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Remortgaging means switching your mortgage to another deal with another lender without moving property.

Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Second charge loans can be secured against residential or Buy to Let properties.

The main difference between a self build mortgage and a house purchase mortgage is that with a self build mortgage money is released in stages as the build progresses rather than as a single amount. This short guide explains further.

Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.