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Marlwood Financial Group Mortgage & Protection brokerage based in County Durham

31/10/2026

🎉 Yesterday marked 6 years of Marlwood Financial Group 🎉

Six years since we first opened our doors, and it feels like the perfect time to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way.

We’re incredibly grateful to be able to look after so many people across County Durham and further afield, whether that’s helping someone buy their first home, move into their dream house, save money on their mortgage, or make sure they and their family are properly protected if life takes an unexpected turn.

One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is being there for people beyond the initial appointment too. Whether that’s reviewing cover as circumstances change, helping with a mortgage years later, or supporting clients through the claims process when they need us most, we never take that trust for granted.

A huge amount of our business has come from repeat clients, recommendations, friends and family referrals over the years, and that genuinely means a lot to us.

So from us both at Marlwood, thank you to every single person who has trusted us, recommended us, shared our posts, sent someone our way or supported the business in any way over the last six years.

Here’s to many more years of helping people buy homes, save money and protect what matters most. 🏡❤️

Thank You,

Jason & Liam

27/10/2026

Your mortgage is probably your biggest monthly outgoing, so it’s worth making sure it works for you.

If your current deal is coming to an end, you’re thinking about moving home, borrowing more, or you just want to understand what your options might look like, it’s worth having a proper review before making any decisions.

The cheapest rate on paper isn’t always the best deal once fees, incentives, flexibility and your own circumstances are taken into account.

A quick conversation can give you a much clearer picture of what’s available and what actually makes sense for you.

If your mortgage deal is due to end in the next few months, drop us a message and we’ll take a look 🏠

23/10/2026

We’ve had a lot of questions lately about some of the added value benefits that can come with protection policies, particularly Global Treatment, so we thought we’d explain what it actually is.

Global Treatment is designed to give eligible customers access to specialist medical treatment overseas for certain serious illnesses and procedures.

Depending on the policy and circumstances, it can help arrange things such as:

• Access to leading specialists and hospitals overseas
• Treatment costs
• Travel and accommodation
• Support with organising the treatment process

It’s separate from the main critical illness payout, so it isn’t just about receiving a lump sum. It can also give you access to additional treatment options if you ever need them.

It’s one of those benefits most people don’t realise exists until it’s explained properly.

If you want to know whether your current cover includes anything like this, drop us a message and we can take a look.

22/10/2026

🏠 MORTGAGE MYTH BUSTERS

There’s always a lot of confusion around mortgages, so let’s clear a few things up…

❌ “I need a massive deposit.”
✅ Not always. There are mortgage options available with smaller deposits, depending on your circumstances.

❌ “If my bank says no, that’s the end of it.”
✅ Different lenders have different criteria. One lender declining you doesn’t automatically mean they all will.

❌ “Being self-employed makes getting a mortgage almost impossible.”
✅ Not true. It can mean a bit more paperwork, but plenty of lenders are comfortable with self-employed applicants.

❌ “I should always stay with my current lender when my deal ends.”
✅ Not necessarily. It’s worth comparing what they’re offering against the wider market before making a decision.

❌ “The lowest interest rate is always the best mortgage.”
✅ Not always. Fees, incentives, term, monthly payments and your overall circumstances all matter.

Every mortgage is different, and what worked for your friend, colleague or family member might not be right for you.

If your mortgage deal is coming to an end, you’re thinking about moving, or you just want to understand your options, drop us a message.

05/10/2026

Your health changing for the better could mean it’s time to review your life insurance.

If you’ve lost a significant amount of weight, stopped smoking, reduced your alcohol intake or improved your overall health, you could now be eligible for better terms than when you first took your policy out.

That can sometimes mean a lower monthly premium for the same level of cover, or potentially more cover for a similar cost.

A quick review could be well worth it.

If your health has improved since you arranged your life insurance, message us and we’ll take a look at your current cover.

16/09/2026

🛡️ Protection is easy to overlook… until the day you need it.

So far this year, we’ve helped clients through 3 successful protection claims, with 2 more currently ongoing.

Behind every claim is a real person or family dealing with something they never expected to happen.

That’s exactly why having the right cover in place matters.

Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection aren’t just policies sitting in a drawer — they can provide vital financial support at one of the most difficult times in someone’s life.

And our job doesn’t stop once a policy is arranged.

When a client needs to claim, we’re there to help guide them through the process and support them along the way.

If you haven’t reviewed your protection recently, now is a good time to make sure what you have in place still matches your life, income and family circumstances.

📩 Message us today to book your 15 minute protection review and make sure your cover is still doing the job you need it to do.

10/09/2026

🏡 Mortgage deal ending soon? It could be the perfect time to review the bigger picture.

When your mortgage rate is coming to an end, most people naturally start looking at what their next deal might look like.

But it can also be a good time to check whether your protection still matches your current circumstances.

Since you last arranged everything, your mortgage balance may have changed, your income may be different, you may have had children, changed jobs or simply not looked at your cover for years.

At Marlwood Financial, we can help you review:

✅ Your mortgage options as your current deal approaches its end
✅ Your existing life and critical illness cover
✅ Whether your cover still fits your mortgage, income and family circumstances
✅ Any obvious gaps in protection
✅ What options may be available within your budget

Sometimes a review confirms everything is still in good shape, Sometimes it highlights something worth changing.

📩 If your mortgage deal ends in the next 6–12 months, or your protection hasn’t been reviewed for a while, get in touch to book a no-obligation review.

08/09/2026

🛡️ The 5-Minute Family Protection Check

Most people insure their home, their car and even their phone.

But when was the last time you checked whether your family finances are properly protected?

Ask yourself these 5 questions:

1️⃣ If you have a mortgage or other major debts, what balance is still outstanding?
2️⃣ How much life cover do you currently have?
3️⃣ Do you have critical illness cover?
4️⃣ If your income stopped tomorrow, how many months could your household manage?
5️⃣ Do you have children, a partner or anyone else financially dependent on you?

You don’t need to have a mortgage to need protection.

Rent, household bills, childcare costs and day-to-day living expenses can still leave a family financially exposed if someone dies, becomes seriously ill or can no longer work.

If you’re unsure about any of those answers, it could be worth having a review.

At Marlwood Financial, we can look at what cover you already have, what’s changed since you arranged it, and whether there are any obvious gaps.

No pressure. No obligation. Just a straightforward conversation about protecting the people and finances that matter most.

📩 Want us to check your position properly? Get in touch to book a free protection review.

20/01/2026

We’re just 20 days into 2026, and we’re already starting the year strong with two successful claims approved.

As we’ve said before, we never like to see one of our incredible clients in a position where they need to make a claim. That said, we’re proud to be there when it matters most, helping ensure they’re protected at exactly the time they need it.

You never know when you might need insurance, so why not book a free review and make sure all your bases are covered for when the day comes.

02/01/2026

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who placed their trust in us for mortgage and life insurance advice throughout 2025. It has been a privilege to support so many individuals and families, helping them move into their dream homes, secure protection against life’s uncertainties, and successfully navigate claims when it mattered most.

Wishing you a very Happy New Year from all of us at Marlwood 🖤💛

Address

The Old Brewery
Durham
TS274SU

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm

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+441429839272

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