The Mortgage Dog

09/06/2026

🏆 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁!

We're absolutely over the moon to share that The Mortgage Dog has been shortlisted for 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 at the 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 and today we're heading to Manchester for the awards ceremony!
This one genuinely means a lot. The FRA's are voted for by brokers, for brokers, so being recognised by people in the industry is something we're really proud of.
We'll have our best suit on (you've seen the photo🐶👔)

Protection is something we feel really strongly about. Getting a mortgage is a big deal, but making sure you and your family are covered if the worst happens matters just as much. We work hard to make sure every client understands what's available to them, not just the mortgage itself, but the cover that protects it.
Being shortlisted for this award is a lovely nod to that work.
A massive thank you to everyone who has supported us, referred us, and trusted us with your mortgage and protection needs. This is as much yours as it is ours.
Wish us luck! 🧡

👉 See the full finalist list: https://www.financialreporterawards.co.uk/2026-finalists

08/06/2026

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Another 5 star review!
If you would like to book in with one of our advisers for a mortgage appointment or just get some initial advice, contact us by:
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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

02/06/2026

If you think that you have to have a 10% deposit before buying a home, then think again. A survey has found many first-time buyers believe they need that deposit but it’s a myth. We explore your options in our latest blog. 👇🏻

The common myth – especially among first-time buyers – is that you need at least 10% of the property price saved before any lender will consider giving you a mortgage. But that isn’t always the case.

21/05/2026

Only 13% of prospective buyers in a recent survey said they fully understood the homebuying process. Buying a home is the biggest purchase you will ever make. That’s why we want to help. We’ll be sharing lots of advice about buying your first property. First, here are 4 things you need to know if you’re buying your first home.

You might be scrolling the pages of estate agent or Rightmove and dreaming. But that is the easy part. Long before you put an offer on your first home, you need to have worked through many steps. Here is our advice.

12/05/2026

Applying for a commercial mortgage is different to a home loan. One thing to remember is that they are looked at more closely than a traditional home loan. Making sure you have everything a lender needs in place before applying helps streamline the application process. We take a deep dive into applying for a commercial mortgage in our latest blog 👇🏻

Commercial mortgages differ from home loans and applying for one is also different. Here’s why.

07/05/2026

🏡 North East landlords — this one's for you.

New research from The Mortgage Works has confirmed what savvy local investors have suspected for a while. When it comes to energy efficient properties, the North East stands to gain more than anywhere else in England.

📊 19.1% buy-to-let price premium for A/B rated properties — highest in England
💷 13.3% rental premium — highest in England
🔧 £5,100 average upgrade cost — lowest in England

That means better returns AND lower costs to get there. Most North East landlords are likely to recoup improvement costs within five years.

With the 2030 MEES deadline approaching and fines of up to £30,000 for non-compliance, there has never been a better time to act.

We have broken it all down — including grant funding options and what it means for your buy-to-let mortgage. Link in the comments 👇