The Mortgage Mum Podcast

Welcome to the second episode of our guest host series of The Mortgage Mum Podcast, as Sarah Tucker continues her maternity leave, trusting the team to carry on her fabulous podcasts during 2023! Jade Timson-Proud, Senior Mortgage and Protection Broker is talking all things protection and asking you all some of the hard-hitting questions on whether you need life cover. In the current cost of livin...

Welcome to the first episode of our guest host series as Sarah Tucker takes maternity, trusting the team to carry on her fabulous podcasts. Shelley Walker, Senior Mortgage and Specialist Finance Broker is joined by Hannah Mills talking all things property and the journey towards becoming self-employed. Hannah has built a profitable property portfolio and sourcing company over the past four years w...

It's February!!! Can you believe it!? I am SO excited to share this episode with you. We have special guest, Jodi Peters, creator behind Instagram account @justonemorebuild and @jodisstylehouse and someone who has BUILT her dream home alongside her husband, inspiring her followers in the process! They bought a bungalow that needed some love, on a great plot, and set to work. Jodi says "My love for...

Hello hello and a happy new year to you! Welcome to 2023!!!! I do love a new year and a fresh start, don't you? We're going to make some predictions in this episode as to the mortgage market this year and how you can be best prepared. We're also going to be talking about smaller ways to become more in control of your finances in 2023 and beyond. Join me as I discuss: - House prices in 2023 - Mortg...

"The Man Behind The Mortgage Mum" A very warm welcome to today's episode of The Mortgage Mum podcast - and this is a unique one. Today, I'm joined by one of my closest friends and business partner, Jamie Lewis. Many people don't realise that there are two of us behind the Mortgage Mum brand, Jamie and myself.  I feel December is a time of reflection, to look at where you are in your life right now...

Hello again! And happy November to you all! I can't believe how much is changing in the mortgage market from one month to the next! In today's episode we'll be talking to you about the current mortgage market & the conversations we are having in today's market. We'll be talking about whether you should be fixing your rate in today's market? Or what it looks like to go on a tracker rate (which are...

Hello again! And welcome to October! Is it just me or is this year flying!? If you've been following us on social media in the last month, you'll have noticed that we have been in the news…. A LOT. The mortgage market has been the subject of headlines for the last month, and you might be wondering why and what it all means. In today's episode I'll be talking to you about why the mortgage market hi...

Hello, and welcome to the refreshing, energised vibe that is September! I hope you all had a wonderful summer! Today's episode is a really important topic to me, and one I feel really passionate about. It is still considered to be a bit of a "taboo" topic in industries such as ours, but thanks to the work of a few it is becoming more popular, and that topic is.... MENOPAUSE What is it and how does...

Hello again! And happy Summer holidays to those of you who this relates to! We're loving a slightly slower pace, and some flexing. As I mentioned in our July episode, we've decided to take a slower pace with the podcast across the summer and so we'll be bringing you monthly episodes for the foreseeable, talking about the hottest topics in the property market. And in today's episode we'll be talkin...

Hello again! A month has flown by already! As I mentioned in our June episode, we've decided to take a slower pace with the podcast across the summer and so we'll be bringing you monthly episodes for the foreseeable, talking about the hottest topics in the property market. And in today's episode we'll be talking to you about Debt Consolidation mortgages. We'll be covering: How you can use your mor...

We're back! After a little break, we'll be bringing you monthly episodes across the Summer, talking about the hottest topics in the property market. And in today's episode we'll be talking to you about New Build Mortgages. We'll be covering: Help to Buy Scheme, and it's expiry date The new "Deposit Unlock" scheme How much deposit you need to purchase a new build Why the lenders typically see a new...

Do you have bad credit? Do you have a CCJ? A default? Missed payments? Are you wondering if you can ever get a mortgage? Then this episode is for YOU!   Meet Rachel Jenkins, our adverse specialist mortgage broker who has changed people's lives by helping them change their financial story and get a mortgage EVEN WITH BAD CREDIT. There is no room for judgment here. No shame. Just us helping YOU chan...

Are you dreaming of getting on the property ladder? Do you wish you could get ready to have a mortgage? Do you have no idea where to start? We've got you.... Please meet Manda Walker, Founder of The Mortgage Coach, a soon to be a qualified financial coach (in May!) and Mortgage Broker at The Mortgage Mum.  Manda has helped hundreds of people to GET MORTGAGE READY and climb on the property ladder,...

Did you know that over 90% of every decision we make around money comes from our unconscious beliefs?   In the brand new book 'It's Not About The Money', Catherine Morgan reveals the journey from Financial Insecurity to Financial Freedom through the lens of financial trauma and the emotions of money. Through stories, inspiring thoughts, practical steps, and powerful exercises, you will be equipped...

David Coleman is back! And in this mini episode we are giving you a guide to HMO's. If you haven't listened to last week's episode on bridging loans with David, I'd recommend that you start there.  But today we are talking HMO's..... and what is a HMO I hear you ask? A House in Multiple Occupation ( HMO ) is a property that is rented to three or more unrelated tenants. They are becoming more popul...

Bridging loans... They get a bad reputation in the market.... they're considered to be risky and expensive, and something to be avoided. Let David and I explain what they're for and when you might need one! David Coleman has become a bit of a household name in the mortgage industry, certainly on LinkedIn, and is genuinely one of the nicest guys in the mortgage industry. As a regular content creato...

"It's so important that we all understand what is going on in the world of finance, and how it relates to you." In February 2022, we saw the the Bank of England increase the Bank of England Base Rate for the 2nd time in a row from 0.25% to 0.50%. In this short (but hopefully useful) episode, I explain what this means for you, including the latest predictions in relation to interest rate rises and...

How can you get a lump sum if you're diagnosed with a critical illness? This episode will guide you through the reality of critical illness cover, and why you need it, and includes special guest and co-host, Gemma Sawyer, one of our wonderful protection advisers. We cover all of your questions on this topic, and Gemma shares her very personal story to why protection is so important to her. Sadly,...

How can you keep an income if you suffer from an accident or sickness? This episode will guide you through the reality of income protection, and why you need it, and includes special guest and co-host, Gemma Sawyer, one of our wonderful protection advisers. We cover all of your questions on this topic, and Gemma shares her very personal story to why protection is so important to her, especially in...

What happens to your mortgage if you die? This episode will guide you through the reality of life insurance, and why you need it, and includes special guest and co-host, Gemma Sawyer, one of our wonderful protection advisers. Let Gemma and I demonstrate why protection needs to be considered PART of your mortgage, NOT an "add-on". We cover all of your questions on this topic, and Gemma shares her v...

Green Mortgages - what are they and why do we need them? "Just like anything that is going to fix global climate change and all of the problems we face. It takes us all to do our bit" Green Mortgages has definitely become a bit of a buzzword in the market. It's all I'm being asked about, as well as being booked for webinars to talk about. I wanted to create a podcast episode about Green Mortgages,...

Are you buying and selling a property and don't know where to start? Do you wonder what order things happen in? Do you wish someone would explain the process to you so you're prepared? Then listen in.... In this episode I talk to you about: - What to do first when you're buying and selling - How to pick the right estate agent - What fees are involved - The process and its order - How the exchange...

Your Complete Guide to Becoming A Mortgage Broker, hosted by Sarah Tucker & Sonya Matharu of The Mortgage Mum. Tuesday 22nd February 2022 at 10am-1pm. Ever wondered what it's REALLY like to be a mortgage broker? Not sure if mortgage broking is for you? Thinking of a career change but afraid to commit to studying? Do you wish you could try it out before you take a leap of faith? Then this course is...

In the next episode in our Property Investment Series, I interview the incredible Rachel Martin, a TEDx speaker, an author, a business owner and most importantly.. an accountant! She is the founder of accountant_she, a female led accountancy firm which specialises in working with entrepreneurs, influencers and business owners. The company was built with the goal of helping clients get past the top...

Welcome! This episode is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT to any other episode on The Mortgage Mum Podcast... We have invited a first time buyer guest to interview me LIVE on anything and everything they want to know! This is the 5th episode in our first time buyer series, and although it kept me on my toes I really loved it! Introducing Febe Campbell-Collins..... Febe spends the majority of her time managing...