Teesside Money Ltd

Teesside Money Ltd šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Independent Mortgage & Insurance Advisers.
šŸ“ Stockton-On-Tees, Teesside.
ā˜Žļø Get in touch for Simple, Smart Advice! https://www.teesside-money.co.uk

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At Teesside Money, we believe that financial decisions should be straightforward and stress-free. Whether you're a first-time buyer, remortgaging, or moving home, we provide Simple Smart Advice tailored to your needs. Based in the heart of the North East with nationwide coverage, Teesside Money is an independent finance broker with a proven track record of delive

ring exceptional results. Since our formation in 2017 as part of The Money Group, we've built a team of highly qualified advisers who specialize in:

Residential and Buy-to-Let Mortgages
Bridging Finance
Second Charge Lending
Protection
With over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, our director and team are dedicated to finding the best solutions for our clients. Being directly authorised by the FCA, we have the flexibility to work with all lenders open to introducers, giving you access to a broader range of options compared to some network firms. Whether you're looking for expert mortgage advice, specialist property finance, or tailored protection plans, Teesside Money is here to guide you every step of the way.

31/08/2026

Cheap isn’t always best, and here’s a real example that proves it. šŸ’°

A client came to us in February wanting to release equity on an investment property. We flagged that his original broker’s chosen lender wasn’t right for the deal and would likely down-value the property. He went ahead anyway, and 4 to 5 weeks later, that’s exactly what happened.

We reworked the case with a lender suited to the property and his investment plan, and this time the equity release went through.

The lesson: the lowest rate isn’t always the best outcome. The right lender and the right strategy matter, especially in specialist property finance. Losing weeks on a project like this delays the next investment and costs months of rental income.

Working on an investment or specialist deal? Get in touch before you commit to a lender. šŸ“©

28/08/2026

Everyone tells you that you can’t afford to buy. Let’s put real numbers up instead. šŸ 

The deposit is where most people massively overestimate. A typical 3 bed semi can come in under £150,000, which means a 5% deposit is around £7,000, not the £30,000 people assume.

At today’s rates of 5.3%, the mortgage on that property could come to around Ā£700 a month. Compare that to renting the same property, which could easily be Ā£800+ a month, and you’re paying off your landlord’s mortgage instead of your own.

The deposit hurdle people build up in their heads is almost always smaller than reality. Drop us a message and we’ll review your options. šŸ“©

25/08/2026

£600 a month at Greggs and Wetherspoons might just look like normal spending to you, but to an underwriter, it reads as risk. 🄪

We’re not saying stop enjoying yourself. What we’re saying is be mindful of your habits in the run-up to applying. Lenders typically look back at 3 months of bank statements, and if they see consistent spending like this, it gets factored in as an ongoing cost, which can reduce how much you’re able to borrow.

So in the 3 months before you apply, it might be worth making your own sandwiches and skipping the extras. Small changes now, bigger borrowing power later. šŸ“©

21/08/2026

Cancelling a mortgage early works a lot like ending a phone contract early, there’s usually a price for walking away before the term’s up. šŸ“±

Cancel your mortgage 6 months into a fixed deal, and the lender will typically charge you an early repayment charge, anywhere from 1% to 5% depending on how much time is left. Wait until the fixed period actually ends, though, and there’s no charge at all to switch or repay in full.

That’s exactly why strategy matters before you even take the mortgage out. Are you planning to keep this property for 2 years? 5? 25? The right product depends entirely on the answer.

Choose the right one from the start, not the one you’ll want to escape from later. šŸ“©

17/08/2026

Had a default, a CCJ or even a BMW from two years ago? You might think you can’t get a mortgage. But you might be surprised. šŸ 

A lot of people worry about what shows up on their credit file, and some are even scared to have a conversation about it in case they’re told they can’t borrow.

But every lender looks at things differently. What might be an issue for one lender could be perfectly acceptable to another, depending on your circumstances and what’s happened.

So don’t worry about what’s on your credit file. Get in touch, have a conversation with us and we’ll look at the full picture.

Nine times out of ten, we can find a lender that suits your circumstances.

Got something on your credit file you’re worried about? Message us. šŸ“©

14/08/2026

Your landlord has told you they’re selling the house you’re renting. Before you start scrolling Rightmove, there could be another option. šŸ 

If you’ve been living there for a while, you already know the property inside out. You know the area, the costs, the quirks and, most importantly, what it’s actually like to live there.

Buying directly from your landlord can also make the process simpler. With no onward chain on your side, things could move more smoothly, and a direct sale could save both of you time and potentially estate agent fees.

The biggest challenge? Usually, finding the deposit.

But here’s something many renters don’t realise: your landlord may be able to gift you the deposit through a discount on the purchase price.

So before you start packing and searching for somewhere else, it’s worth finding out whether the home you already live in could become yours.

Think this could apply to you? Message us. šŸ“©

10/08/2026

Got a renewal text from your bank saying ā€œrenew in 60 seconds, tap hereā€? That convenience can cost you thousands. šŸ¦

What they’re offering is a product transfer, staying put with your current lender. It’s easy, but it’s rarely the best rate out there. A competing lender is usually sharper on price, even for the same property and the same balance.

We’re often talking Ā£40 to Ā£80 a month cheaper elsewhere, which adds up to around Ā£5,000 over a 5 year fix. The bank is betting you’ll choose easy over cheap.

Before you tap ā€œrenew,ā€ send the offer over to us. We’ll run it through our system and confirm whether it’s genuinely the best deal for you. šŸ“©

09/08/2026

Getting turned down by your bank doesn’t mean much on its own, it just means one lender said no. šŸ¦

Every lender weighs risk differently. Some panic over a recent job change, others ignore overtime completely, and some walk away from the smallest blip on a credit file while another lender takes it in stride and lends anyway.

That’s where a good broker earns their keep. Rather than firing off applications and hoping, we know which lender actually fits before anything touches your file, saving you time and protecting your credit score

If your bank said no, that’s not the end of the road. Message us. šŸ“©

07/08/2026

Every summer, Love Island has half the country dreaming about owning a place somewhere sunny. ā˜€ļø

What most people don’t realise is just how achievable that actually is.

An overseas holiday home usually means buying in cash. But somewhere closer to home, think Saltburn or Whitby, can often be financed through a holiday let mortgage, and even generate income of its own during peak season.

It’s less of a pipe dream and more about having the right structure in place.

Thinking about a second home? Message us and we’ll point you in the right direction. šŸ“©

06/08/2026

Self-employed and been told you need to wait 3 years for a mortgage? Whoever told you that was wrong. šŸ’¼

We’ve got access to hundreds of lenders, plenty of which will lend on just one year’s accounts. These deals tend to come from specialist lenders, not your average high street bank.

Usually all that’s needed is a tax calculation from HMRC, a couple of months of business bank statements, and ideally a track record in the same line of work.

If you’re sat waiting because of your house, message us and we’ll review your options. šŸ“©

Address

Fast Track House, Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS176PT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:15pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441642065875

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