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Separation & Financial Planning

Considering buying your own property after a separation? Here’s some useful articles on how to get prepared and how to plan for a secure future.

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Five things to know about an over-50s mortgage

Looking to apply for a mortgage in later life? Contrary to what you might think, it’s not too late to become a borrower in your fifties, sixties and beyond… If you think it’s too late to take out a mortgage in your fifties or sixties, think again. Borrowing in later...

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Getting a mortgage for the over 50s

Getting a mortgage when you’re older

Getting a mortgage later in life is far more achievable than many people think. Whether you’re in your 50s, 60s or beyond, there are now more options than ever before. MB Associates' Managing Director Monica Bradley explains. For many years, it was normal to take out...

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Take Control of Your Finances

With World Health Day in April, it’s a great reminder that health isn’t just physical – it’s financial, too. MB Associates' Managing Director, Monica Bradley, offers simple steps you can take to improve your financial health. Feeling in control of your money can...

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Five good reasons to make a Will

Five good reasons to make a Will

Many people believe that you only need to make a Will if you have a significant amount of money, property or other assets. But everyone should make a Will, regardless of age or financial status. Here’s why… Approximately 56% of UK adults do not have a Will, according...

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Getting a mortgage and paying it off when you’re older

If you’re looking to take out a mortgage in your 50s or beyond, there are likely to be options, but it’s essential to have a long-term repayment strategy. If you think it might be difficult – or impossible – to get a mortgage if you’re close to retirement age, it’s...

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Significant rise in 35-year term mortgages

An increasing number of borrowers will be repaying their mortgage into their 70s, research has revealed. There has been a significant rise in the number of people taking out mortgages with terms of 35 years or more, according to data from Quilter. It found that within...

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