Trying to find the right mortgage has become increasingly complicated with there being more ways to get a mortgage
. There are still the same providers offering mortgages consisting of the banks, building societies and specialist lenders. However they are all now providing their products through a multitude of channels.
There are now a lot of marketing companies on the internet that are making money through providing tools to compare the different mortgages that subscribe to them. The internet comparison sites offer a user friendly way of comparing mortgages that focus on getting the cheapest deal. The problem with this is that not all the mortgage companies are on these sites and some maybe on some but not others. Also the customer is making their own decision and are not getting advice. Mortgages are complicated and have many varying terms and conditions, costs and aspects to consider.
A conversation with a mortgage broker can often clarify and questions you have and can give you the confidence that you have the right mortgage for your situation.
Another type of marketing company is the lead generation company who offer mortgage advice on their site and then sell your details to a mortgage broker who will then contact you. This is a growing industry and can get you in contact with a mortgage broker in your area who will contact you. However you have no idea who this mortgage broker is, who they work for , how they operate and how they are paid.
If you want to get good mortgage advice then in our opinion you should contact a reputable mortgage broker. This can be done through searching on the internet for one. The things to look out for are that the mortgage broker is Independent, that you are contacting the company that are offering the advice, that they can be located and offer details about how they operate.
A mortgage broker will be able to search across the whole of the market to find you the best deal and will be able to advise you.