Thursday, 7 May 2015

Going it alone on your mortgage?

Experienced mortgage brokers like Enable’s IFA’s in Bishops Stortford play a key role in the mortgage market, with two-thirds of home loans sourced via an intermediary, but with the growth of the internet and many financial consumers being much better informed is it wise to go it alone when arranging a mortgage?


It is great to be informed, but it is wise to note that broker expertise extends far beyond the basic information and some experts believe that consumers’ increased knowledge, whether of how the market works or the true cost of a deal, may in fact be a façade.  Santander head of intermediaries Brad Fordham says: “With the dawn of the internet, headline rates are more widely visual. But the true cost of those rates with booking fees and early repayment charges is still not clear and myths around mortgages still exist.”

Cherry Mortgage & Finance broker Matthew Fleming-Duffy says: “As much as you could re-wire your own house, install double-glazing or even conduct open-heart surgery using information sourced from the internet, you can also manage your own finances. “But sourcing the correct financial solution for yourself can be a potential minefield and, based on the high level of misinformation and personal opinion generally found on the internet, can be very costly if you get it wrong. “

Financial intermediaries like Enable’s experienced IFA’s are specialists in personal finance. You may look to arrange a mortgage only once every few years but a mortgage adviser is probably arranging a dozen mortgages, or more, each month and can bring that experience to help you find the best deal for you.

Issued by: Enable Independent Financial Life Planners
25c North Street, Bishops Stortford, Herts CM23 2LD
Telephone: 01279 755950 - Fax: 01279 657339
Enable Independent Financial Life Planners is a trading style of Enable Independent Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
It is important always to seek independent financial advice before making any decision regarding your finances. If you would like any assistance, please contact us.
NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE ARTICLES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS GIVING INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL ADVICE

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