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 […]
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* […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Initially, Lisa and her husband thought that they could only get a mortgage for between £80,000 and £90,000, which meant that they would have to really sit and think about where they could afford to live. Lisa feels that there is no proper financial advice readily available to [Army] soldiers when they begin their career, […]
