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Your mortgage questions, answered

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Advice from the experts at Beechwood Mortgages

We don’t expect you to know all the ins and outs of mortgages and insurance, that’s our job! But there are some important details that you may need to consider or wish to understand before you get started with your application.

 

Having supported many customers since 2001, we’ve put together some of our most asked mortgage questions, to save you the hassle of searching for the answer yourself. We hope these prove useful, and if you feel there’s something we haven’t covered, let us know!

  • Will I pay Beechwood a Fee?
    At Beechwood, we always provide a free consultation and promptly disclose any potential charges for our services. We now offer complimentary support for first-time buyers (terms and conditions apply) and continuously strive to extend our trusted services free of charge to everyone. This is important as any mortgage brokers will charge for their services, which could be upfront or due upon completion—or sometimes both. Therefore, it's crucial to compare options. Check our Fees page for a full rundown on broker fees. You can also visit our page Do All Mortgage Brokers Charge Fees? for further information.
  • Do all mortgage brokers charge fees?
    No, not all mortgage brokers charge fees. As a mortgage broker, we take our fee directly from the lender, so in most cases you don't have to worry about paying any additional fees for our assistance. We are committed to helping you find the best mortgage deal without adding any financial burden. Our goal is to make the mortgage process as transparent and cost-effective as possible for our clients. Check out our article Do All Mortgage Brokers Charge Fees? for a complete rundown on broker fees and what to look out for.
  • What does a mortgage adviser do?
    A mortgage advisor will do the leg work for you, offering in-depth knowledge of the property lending market, helping you overcome challenges, and offering exclusive access to a database of banks and building societies. What's more, they offer a level of support that streamlines the entire process. You can learn more by visiting our article, Benefits of Working with a Mortgage Broker.
  • How can I get the best mortgage advice?
    You can seek advice on mortgages directly from lenders such as banks or building societies. Alternatively, you can go to a whole of market mortgage advisor or broker who will search and compare numerous products at the touch of a button. Check out Benefits of Working with a Mortgage Broker for more information.
  • Is mortgage advice free?
    Many mortgage brokers will charge for their services, which could be upfront or due upon completion—or sometimes both. Therefore, it's crucial to compare options. At Beechwood, we always provide a free consultation and promptly disclose any potential charges for our services. We now offer complimentary support for first-time buyers (terms and conditions apply) and continuously strive to extend our trusted services free of charge to everyone. Check our Fees page for a full rundown on broker fees. You can also visit our page Do All Mortgage Brokers Charge Fees? for further information.
  • Do banks charge for mortgage advice?
    No, banks will not charge an advice fee. You do however need to remember that they will only recommend their own specific products. All lenders charge varying fees and this will be no different if you work with a mortgage broker. Whole of market mortgage advisors / brokers are more likely to provide an impartial perspective on the most suitable and competitive mortgage products and via a huge variety of lenders. Many brokers will charge a fee, for more information check out our article, Do All Mortgage Brokers Charge Fees?
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