Mortgage Guides & Advice

Practical, plain English guides written by our Chorley-based advisers, covering everything from buying your first home to reviewing your mortgage. When you are ready to act on what you have read, our mortgage advice service is here to help.

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Open Banking and Your Mortgage

Open Banking and Your Mortgageby: Hayley Kirk CeMAPPublished on: 04/06/2026

Open banking is changing how lenders check your finances. Here's what it means for your mortgage application.

Mortgage Guides
Open Banking and Your Mortgage

Your Mortgage Deal Is Ending. Here's Why You Should Think Beyond a Simple Rate Switch

Your Mortgage Deal Is Ending. Here's Why You Should Think Beyond a Simple Rate Switchby: Hayley Kirk CeMAPPublished on: 03/06/2026

Your mortgage deal ending? Don't just auto-renew. Here's how to review your options and save money.

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Your Mortgage Deal Is Ending. Here's Why You Should Think Beyond a Simple Rate Switch

What Is an EPC Rating and Why Does It Matter for Your Buy-to-Let Mortgage?

What Is an EPC Rating and Why Does It Matter for Your Buy-to-Let Mortgage?by: Sue Slack CeMAPPublished on: 03/06/2026

EPC rules for landlords are tightening. Here's what your property's energy rating means for your BTL mortgage.

Buy to Let
What Is an EPC Rating and Why Does It Matter for Your Buy-to-Let Mortgage?

Should I Fix My Mortgage Now or Wait for Rates to Come Down?

Should I Fix My Mortgage Now or Wait for Rates to Come Down?by: Mark Green CeMAPPublished on: 03/06/2026

Unsure whether to lock in a fixed rate or hold off? We weigh up the key factors to help you decide.

Remortgaging
Should I Fix My Mortgage Now or Wait for Rates to Come Down?

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