Armed Forces
Updates to Forces help to buy Criteria and Mortgage changes
With effect from today there has been a subtle update to eligibility rules for the Forces Help to buy, this is because the existing eligibility criteria differs across the single Services and means that some with extended Phase 2 training are excluded from the scheme for much longer than others. The change to eligibility has [...]
COVID-19: Guidance and advice for military personnel
Clearly there is a lot of information coming through about the ongoing coronavirus situation which is also constantly changing. At Forces Family Finance we understand the specific issues that you may be concerned about and that effect you directly, so as well as pushing through information related to mortgage, insurance and finance policy, we wanted […]
How Forces Family Finance helped us find our forever home
Client Review Forces Family Finance love to receive feedback from our clients, and we would like to share a recent testimonial! The client said: We approached Forces Family Finance because we needed a mortgage, and we chose them as we had been following them on Facebook for a while, as we had lots of friends that [...]
Military Wives Film – Worth a watch?
Early screening Forces Family Finance were lucky enough to watch a preview of the Military wives film, which isn’t set to be released to UK Cinema’s until tomorrow (6th March 2020) check out the trailer for it here. Military Life Some parts of this film were absolute genius, some were a bit cringe (not quite reality?) […]
Family Peg Dolls
Forces Family Friday As part of Forces Family Friday, we love to share other veteran and mil spouse businesses, and this time we would love to shout out Laura Shinn from Family Peg Dolls ! Laura shared her story with us, and told us how she came about to do what she does now! About Laura ‘I’m […]
Armed Forces Covenant signing
Military wives, Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists and the MOD join forces for Mass Armed Forces Covenant signing in London The Armed Forces Covenant was introduced to the British public circa 2000 and is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly and not […]
Protecting yourself from scams
Fraudsters are using sophisticated ways to part savers from their money Pension and investment scams are on the increase in the UK. Everyday fraudsters are using sophisticated ways to part savers from their money, and the Internet and advances in digital communications mean these kinds of scams are getting more common and harder to identify. [...]
A mortgage review could save you money
Could you save money by carrying out a mortgage review and shopping around? A home is the most expensive purchase most people ever make. As an owner, you will benefit from expert advice on the condition of your property – whether you plan to live in it, rent it out or sell it. A mortgage [...]
Making a will – Guidance for military personnel
Continuing your support long into the future We spend our lives working to provide for ourselves and our loved ones. You may have a house or flat (in the UK or overseas), shares, savings, and investments, as well as your personal possessions. All of these assets are your ‘estate’. Making a Will ensures that when [...]
Difficulties paying your mortgage
Mortgage lenders do not want to repossess your home – it really is a last resort If you have a mortgage, you will be expected to make regular monthly payments to your lender. How much you pay will depend on the type of mortgage you have, the term of the loan and the rate of [...]
12 reasons to choose Forces Family Finance
How do you know who you should put your trust in? With so many mortgage and insurance advice companies for the UK Armed Forces emerging into the market, it can be very difficult to chose or know why you should put your trust in one over the other. Check firms out online Checking the FCA register* […]
