by Sam Lindsay | Jul 20, 2026 | Archived
There’s no such thing as “one size fits all” when it comes to expert mortgage advice, or those who offer it. Case in point: I recently attended an online networking session at which I was one of two mortgage advisors present. Even though we both do the same job, I...
by Sam Lindsay | Jul 20, 2026 | 2024 Blogs, Archived
It’s almost 50 years since women were allowed to take out a mortgage on their own, without the need for a male guarantor. It will come as no surprise to learn that before the 1970s the financial industry was overwhelmingly dominated by men. Though it might be hard...
by Sam Lindsay | Jul 20, 2026 | 2025 Blogs, Archived
According to a Forbes Advisor survey of 2,000 British adults, the most common new year’s resolutions in 2024 involved taking more exercise, losing weight, and reducing alcohol consumption. Many people also resolved to start taking care of their finances. Now, you...
by Sam Lindsay | Jul 20, 2026 | Archived
Ever since I started my business, I’ve worked so hard to avoid a nightmare scenario. But then, on a dark, cold, rainy night, the worst finally happened. I was cosy and warm in my lovely office, chatting away to a client about his re-mortgage options, and...
by Sam Lindsay | Jul 20, 2026 | Archived
“I don’t know anything about mortgages.” These are often the first words I hear at client meetings. My instinctive response is, “I don’t know anything about your job either, but I promise to do my best to help you understand what you need to know about mortgages.”...
by Sam Lindsay | Jul 20, 2026 | Archived
This sounds like a very obvious question, but people still ask all the time, “How much do you charge?” My answer is simple – nothing! All mortgage lenders pay commission to mortgage brokers. It’s usually a percentage of the size of the mortgage, so the higher your...
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