Mortgages
The Mortgage Code
Update: As of 31st October 2004, the mortgage industry is directly regulated by the Financial Services Authority and the Mortgage Code has ceased to apply
The Mortgage Code is a set of standards and minimum levels of service that most mortgage lenders and brokers agree to provide. But what does that mean for you?
Flexible and Offset Mortgages
Flexible and offset mortgages are a relative newcomer to the UK mortgage marketplace, but have proved to be very popular.
It is estimated that around 20% of borrowers now have some element of flexibility in their mortgage deal, from simple overpayment options to a full current account set up.
10 Key Mortgage Questions
The Department of Trade and Industry recommends that you ask 10 key questions before committing to a mortgage. We reprint them here, along with our explanations.