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9 reasons why your mortgage application could be slowed down (and how to avoid them)
If you’re applying for a mortgage, you’re most likely buried under a mountain of paperwork as you try to find…
How to pay for care costs with out selling your home
Care can be a substantial cost for the elderly and their families. Many people who own a property worry that…
The 100% mortgage returns – but it’s not the product of old
Lloyds Bank launched a 100% mortgage for first-time buyers this week, bringing back bad memories of risky pre-credit crunch lending….
OMA Charity Awards 2019 – The results!
Last Friday we held the annual OMA charity awards, celebrating all the hard work put in by our brokers to…
What to do when you become an accidental landlord
A recent survey conducted by estate agency, YourMove, with 1,071 landlords across the UK revealed nearly half are ‘pension pot’…
Mortgage rejection stats revealed
One in six (16%) mortgage holders have overcome being rejected for a mortgage in the past, highlighting that getting a…
6 top tips for researching your new neighbourhood
It’s imperative that you research a neighbourhood before buying property there, although this should go without saying! Sometimes a property can be…
129 home and DIY life hacks that will change your life
Time is precious, so why waste it? Watch and be amazed by these life hack videos, all full of useful,…
Mortgage prisoners handed a lifeline by the financial regulator
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced it is doing more to help people stuck paying high mortgage rates who are unable…