Consumers need mortgage advisors more than ever

May 7, 2009 by Brendan O'Neill

Following recent publicity on mortgage lenders removing fees from certain mortgage deals or making innovative offers to attract first time buyers, it seems it is more important than ever for consumers to seek advice from a mortgage advisor before they commit to a mortgage deal.

It is particularly important to make sure that homeowners or potential homeowners check the small print of these mortgage deals, especially in the case of those offering ‘no fee’ incentives.

It is a common mistake for consumers to be attracted by the headline interest rate or the fee free option rather than making the proper comparisons. Going for the publicity stunt offer can mean you don’t always get the best deal for your circumstances. There are hundreds of mortgage deals available because different mortgage deals suit different people.

Those undergoing CeMAP training to become a mortgage advisor learn about all the different mortgage terms and options available and at times it can seem a little mind-boggling, but it is important to be able to make the comparisons.

A qualified mortgage advisor can make sure that a borrower knows all the options available to them and can make a knowledgeable, informed choice.

Written by

Brendan O'Neill
Brendan O'Neill

You may also interested in:

Advice firm numbers have risen sharply during past decade

The number of companies that offer mortgage advice has risen sharply during the past decade, mostly due to

Nivo announces full rollout of AI assistant

Nivo has announced it is making its AI assistant available to mortgage advisors and lenders on a widespread basis, after the pilot proved to

New work experience option for advisors launched

A partnership has been announced between the Mortgage Train and Echo Finance, which will help to ease new advisors into