Sarah Tucker, Author At HomeOwners Alliance

Sarah Tucker

Mortgage Expert

Sarah Tucker is the HomeOwners Alliance Mortgage Expert. As an experienced mortgage broker, and Founder of the Mortgage Mum, Sarah is known for making complex housing and mortgage issues easy to understand for homeowners and buyers. She is the resident mortgage expert on ITV’s This Morning and a highly respected industry leader and trusted media voice, regularly appearing on Sky News, BBC News and regularly invited to Downing Street to advise on housing and financial inclusion.

Switching to a Buy to Let mortgage: how it works and your options

What does switching to a Buy to Let mortgage mean? KEY INFORMATION Your options for switching to a Buy to Let mortgage Can I switch my residential mortgage to a Buy to Let mortgage? Whether you need consent to let, a Buy to Let mortgage or a Let to Buy mortgage depends on whether you’re […]

How much Buy to Let deposit do I need?

Key takeaway: Most Buy to Let mortgages require a 25% deposit, although some lenders accept 20% and a small number offer 15% deposit mortgages. In practice, Buy to Let deposits typically range from 20% to 40%+, depending on the lender and property. KEY INFORMATION Buy to Let mortgage deposits: at a glance What is a […]

Can you remortgage early?

KEY INFORMATION Can you remortgage early? At a glance Can you remortgage early? Need advice on the implications of remortgaging early? Get fee-free mortgage advice from the award-winning expert advisers at Mortgage Advice Bureau. Reasons for remortgaging early There are a number of reasons why people may choose to remortgage while they’re in the middle […]

Mortgage rules shake up – for interest-only and self-employed mortgages

An overhaul of how interest-only mortgages and other lending criteria work has been proposed by the Financial Conduct Authority. A new consultation paper into the FCA mortgage rules proposes a raft of changes to make it easier for first time buyers, older borrowers and the self-employed to get a mortgage. Interest Only Mortgage Proposals Its […]

2 or 5 Year Fixed Mortgage?

KEY INFORMATION 2 or 5 year fixed mortgage – At a glance Choosing between a 2 or 5 year fixed mortgage? Here are the key differences: Feature 2 year fix 5 year fix Stability period 2 years 5 years Flexibility May be easier to move. Can remortgage sooner Ties in for longer Early repayment charges […]

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Sarah Tucker

Latest Articles by Sarah

Switching to a Buy to Let mortgage: how it works and your options

How much Buy to Let deposit do I need?

Can you remortgage early?

Mortgage rules shake up – for interest-only and self-employed mortgages

2 or 5 Year Fixed Mortgage?

Compare Mortgage Rates

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