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Contractor Financials now charge a £900 mortgage fee!

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    #21
    Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
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      #22
      Im in the process of completing a purchase (started in November), im not being charged a fee. They're getting the fee from lender via product placement.

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        #23
        Originally posted by Barley View Post
        Im in the process of completing a purchase (started in November), im not being charged a fee. They're getting the fee from lender via product placement.
        Is this for a contractor specific mortgage or a fairly standard product though? As ours are a little different and not popular I didn't think the lender paying the fee option would be feasible.
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          #24
          Originally posted by Pogle View Post
          I have just completed a remortgage with Martin at A S Financial and was very happy with the service.
          Thanks for the positive feedback Pogle - that is really kind of you.

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            #25
            Originally posted by Ristic View Post
            No issue with paying a fee for a certain level of service, just more of a surprise that it went straight to the £900 mark when previously they were fee free!

            I am aware brokers are remunerated by way of a commission from the mortgage provider, so the fee must be additional to this.
            And today I'm sure there is 0% chance they could get away with selling a mortgage based on a higher rate of commission!

            I can see AS financial provide fee free contractor mortgages and can see some great reviews too. I'll give them a call tomorrow.

            R

            Thanks Ristic - looking forward to speaking to you.

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              #26
              avoid AS financial

              I did use these guys many times but this time was a real let down so I'm avoiding from now on. Last week I gave all my details to CMME who are now not bothering to return my call to progress. Am beginning to get paranoid.

              Currently looking for a decent broker who will actually get a wriggle on with my (relatively simple) application! Don't mind paying for it. Don't want to pay for it & get tulip service.

              Recommendations gratefully received.
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                #27
                Freelancer Financials sorted my last mortgage. Excellent Service.
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                  #28
                  Originally posted by Ristic View Post
                  Used these guys a couple of years ago and overall pretty pleased with them.
                  I have recently enquired re a mortgage for a potential move and they have informed me they now charge a £900 fee! Quite the increase from the fee free last time.

                  I am currently in talks with Freelancer financials, still a mortgage fee, but half the price and service has been impressive so far.

                  Does anyone know of alternative contractor brokers I should be looking at too?

                  R
                  It is negotiable though - you should be able to halve this fee at least.
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                    #29
                    Why use a broker? There are a few contractor friendly mortgage providers out there. We used Clydesdale bank and it was very simple to arrange, all done over the phone.
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                      #30
                      Using a Broker / Mortgage Advisor opens a whole additional product group, which are not available to the "Man on the Street". What you pay as a professional fee is more than recovered over the period of the Mortgage by having more options, with a combination of lower rates / early termination / exit fees etc.

                      Good Brokers / Mortgage Advisors usually offer a "Value Added" service, taking into account Life Cover / Critical Illness / Income Protection, which are particularly relevant to us, as small business owners.
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