Mortgage Advice


 

Introducing

Mortgage Scout has partnered with Portico, to provide our customers with expert mortgage advice. Mortgage Scout have access to over 90 of the UK’s top lenders, and 12,000 mortgage products to help find the most suitable mortgage deal for you.

The partnership with Portico means that Mortgage Scout can work closely together to help your property purchase run smoothly.

With the present volatility around interest rates it's never been more important to get expert advice around your mortgage.  

If you would like to find out how much you can borrow, or arrange a free no obligation consultation, simply call the team on 0800 1444 744 or visit their website to book an appointment at a time that fits your schedule.

 

You may have to pay an early repayment charge to your existing lender if you remortgage.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend on your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is £499. Full details of our fee structure can be found here.

Mortgage Scout is a trading name of LRG Financial Services Limited which is an appointed representative of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and Mortgage Advice Bureau (Derby) Limited which are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Crowthorne House, Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 3GZ. Registered in England Number: 03155032

 

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