Mortgage rates hit 6%: What you need to know
26 June 2023With mortgage rates once again hitting 6%, as a homeowner in Hitchin, Stevenage, or Letchworth, you may be rightly worried.
Mortgage & Insurance News
Positive signs for the mortgage market
10 May 2023Mortgage adviser at Fortune Financial Planning in Hitchin Hertfordshire reviews why there are positive signs in the mortgage market this spring.
Introducing Claudia Capper our new mortgage and protection administrator
30 April 2023Claudia Capper recently joined Fortune Financial as a mortgage and protection administrator.
Introducing Lizzie Manning your local Hitchin protection specialist
20 April 2023Lizzie Manning joins Fortune Financial, Hitchin as a protection specialist.
Mortgage Advice for Villages & Towns in North Herts & South Beds
29 March 2023Congratulations on your decision to buy a home in one of the Villages of Towns in North Hertfordshire or South Bedfordshire!
Mortgage advice in Letchworth Garden City
28 March 2023We offer a free, no-obligation mortgage consultation. During this consultation, we’ll discuss your financial situation and your mortgage requirement
Hitchin Mortgage Advisers Voted Top Rated in The Financial Times in 2023
30 January 2023Fortune Financial Planning in Hitchin, Hertfordshire has been awarded a Top-Rated Mortgage Adviser status once again for the second year running.
If you’re remortgaging in 2023 take mortgage advice now
16 January 2023A key part of managing your finances effectively is to continually review your mortgage. This is especially important if you are remortgaging in 2023.
Interest Rates Rise to 1.25% – Are you paying too much for your mortgage?
23 June 2022If you don’t have a fixed rate mortgage deal your mortgage rate may have seen regular and worrying repayment increases since the start of the year.
Save the £499 Broker Fee on your remortgage
1 June 2022How to check if now is the right time to remortgage and save £499 on your Mortgage Broker fee.
How to choose a local mortgage adviser?
16 March 2022Choose a mortgage adviser who gives you confidence in selecting the most cost-effective mortgage product and ensures you meet lenders criteria.
Where to find the best new mortgage product
2 February 2022Why spend time approaching every bank on the high street to find the best mortgage interest rate? What about other lenders?
Could a remortgage be the best decision you make in 2022?
17 January 2022Your mortgage payment is likely your highest monthly cost, so a remortgage can really help ease the pressure in 2022.
Why do I need Home Insurance?
2 December 2021At Fortune Financial in Hitchin, we understand the unique and exceptional importance of your home to you. However, despite the protection put in place
Can you replace your income if you fall ill, have an accident or become disable?
25 November 2021Yes you can, by having a personal income protection plan tailored to your needs. This protection plan will replace your income in the event
What is a Bridging Loan?
24 November 2021A bridging loan is a short term secured loan. Bridging loans are usually secured against one or more properties that you own or will
What is a life insurance trust?
10 November 2021Life insurance pays out a cash lump sum to your loved ones if you pass away during the term of your policy. In other words, the policy is arranged to
Can I raise money on my mortgage for a house extension or home improvements?
2 November 2021If you would rather extend than move home, are you looking for the best way to finance a house extension?
Is it a good time to remortgage?
29 September 2021Local homeowners in Hitchin have recently asked our mortgage brokers if now is the right time to remortgage their homes.
Can I borrow more on my mortgage?
22 September 2021Capital Raising when Remortgaging, what does it mean Many people would have heard of the phrase, possibly thinking “I’ll need to take out a
Do I need income protection?
27 August 2021What would happen if you were ill for several weeks and you couldn’t work? How long could you support your family by continuing to
Do I need Life Insurance?
20 August 2021In reality, the death rate is 1 in 1, 100%. Broadly speaking, its inevitable. However, ensuring that you have financial security in place regarding
How to find the best mortgage and why use a Mortgage Broker?
17 August 2021Where to get the best mortgage Buying a house is one of the biggest assets you are likely to purchase and to do this
Mortgage fees – What will a new mortgage cost?
28 July 2021Do you know just how many different fees a mortgage application can include? A new mortgage or a remortgage, will rack up numerous different fees from
Can a remortgage save money?
12 July 2021Many home owners that reach the end of their existing mortgage deal don’t remortgage. If your current mortgage deal is about to end,
Lockdown – Where there is a Will there is a way
11 June 2021This past year, we have had the absolute privilege of speaking to individuals, couples and families across Hertfordshire among Stotfold, Letchworth
Hitchin customers benefit from new 0.99% fixed rate mortgages
26 May 2021In this article I will discuss the new 0.99% fixed rate mortgage available from the TSB, and review how to get effective mortgage advice.
The Mortgage and Property market in and around Hitchin
18 May 2021In this article I will discuss the boom of the housing market and the rollercoaster ride through the mortgage market during 2020 and 2021.