This year marks a significant milestone for Best 4U Mortgages & Insurance as we celebrate 25 years of helping individuals and families across the UK achieve their homeownership and insurance dreams. Since 1999, we’ve navigated financial storms, adapted to a rapidly changing world, and remained...
Happy Easter! With the long bank holiday weekend nearly upon us, we wanted to share our Easter opening hours with you. We will be closing on Thursday 14th April at 5pm, reopening on Tuesday 19th April at 9am. Any emails sent to the team during this time...
A new report has claimed that almost a quarter of UK workers are actively considering changing their employers in the coming months, prompted in part by the burnout and stress caused by the pandemic and a record high number of vacancies and potential opportunities currently...
On Friday evening, Natalie and Cara attended the Kettering Awards at Kettering Park Hotel and Spa. A great night was had by all, especially after the last eighteen months we have all experienced and spirits were high at the event. The local charity receiving the proceeds of...
Following on from our previous blog, you will be aware of how important it is to have a power of attorney arrangement in place. Here we are going to explain in a little more detail what a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is and the differences...
You may have heard of power of attorney – but what does it actually mean? We break it down a little further explaining what it is, the different types and also what happens if you do not have a power of attorney appointed. Let’s get into...
Short term, interest-free payment plans are on the rise offering consumers an attractive option and time to pay for their goods with no extra costs. However, they also come with the potential to give a nasty shock when it comes to mortgage applications. Clearpay, Klarna, Layby and...
Lenders are changing their strategy on lending to self employed people who have taken a second grant since 14th July 2020. This grant money is designed for people that are truly struggling because of the pandemic. If you have applied for the SEISS grant you are...
A lender reversed their decline decision! Natalie Barlow, Managing Director, demonstrates the advantages of using a mortgage broker when it comes to decision principles and reasons why lenders may decline or refer you at decision in principle stage. In most cases, clients will walk away...
At Best 4U it’s important to us to give back and support worthy causes. We’ve been supporting The Henry Allen Trust for a few years now and we can only imagine the difficult times families go through when faced with childhood cancers. This year and to...