24th November 2020
Mortgages
15th September 2020
What is the contact number for Forces help to buy?
For Serving Forces personnel who plan to use Forces Help to Buy the wait for your PIN (Personal Information Note) document to arrive can be a tense time. In the current C19 situation, where many are still working reduced hours or from home, this can prove even more of a challenge as a hard copy […]
1st April 2020
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 [...]
9th March 2020
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 [...]
18th February 2020
Understanding different mortgage schemes
What is a mortgage? A mortgage is a loan used to buy a property, but one which is secured on that property. This means that the mortgage provider (a bank or building society) retains an interest in the property until the entirety of the loan is paid back. There are different types of mortgage schemes [...]
6th February 2020
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 [...]
26th January 2020
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 [...]
26th November 2019
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* […]
19th December 2018
Forces Help To Buy Scheme Extended to December 2019
The Scheme to help military personnel to buy their own homes has been operating since 2014 and has now been extended until December 2019. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced on 3rd December 2018 that the Forces Help to Buy scheme will remain open to new applications from serving military personal and veterans until 31st December […]
1st December 2018
Getting your credit report mortgage ready
In today’s market its best to get your finances looking their best, before you embark on your mortgage journey. But, if you really don’t know where to start, then we have put together 8 tips on how to get the best from your credit report. Check your credit file regularly. It is best to check […]
3rd May 2018
How can Forces Family Finance help you?
Forces Family Finance are a team of qualified Mortgage and Protection advisers who are all spouses of either current or ex-serving military personnel. Our offering is based on many years’ experience within financial services and military life. This means we can offer you sound advice with a greater understanding of your lifestyle and the issues […]
16th April 2018
Preparing to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know about mortgage advice
Buying a house, whether it’s your first one or not, is likely to be the biggest financial purchase you’ll ever make (and probably the scariest one too!) Therefore, getting mortgage advice is so important, to ensure that everything goes smoothly and nothing is missed. Here at Forces Family Finance, we love to help our clients […]
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