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5 Stars - Based on 132 User Reviews
Toni H13/10/21
Bill was constantly on hand to offer as much or as little help as necessary throughout the house buying process;... read moreBill was constantly on hand to offer as much or as little help as necessary throughout the house buying process; often going above and beyond the the realm of mortgage advice to help us out as much as possible. A balance of personable and professional qualities made Bill a pleasure to work with throughout and his transparency at every stage of the mortgage process left us in no doubt that we were getting the best deal for us. read less
J Wickham13/10/21
Great service all the way. Terry very quickly understood our needs and preferences - explained all options and comparisons in... read moreGreat service all the way. Terry very quickly understood our needs and preferences - explained all options and comparisons in detail but with clarity. Listened to and answered any number of questions and was knowledgeable about the products available. Nothing pushed or sold - all the hassle taken out of the process. Highly recommended. read less
Alexander Brodie01/10/21
Bill was incredible for us. His communication throughout was first class and he went above and beyond to secure our... read moreBill was incredible for us. His communication throughout was first class and he went above and beyond to secure our mortgage when the provider moved the goalposts. We cannot thank him enough for all his hard work. read less
Tamsin C06/09/21
Terry at MDFS was absolutely amazing. Me and my partner recently purchased our first ever home so it was all... read moreTerry at MDFS was absolutely amazing. Me and my partner recently purchased our first ever home so it was all a bit daunting, but Terry was really good at explaining it all to us and made the whole journey of getting our first mortgage a very easy one! He was super responsive and available for questions throughout and was very focused on getting us the best deal. We are very grateful to him and would 100% definitely recommend. read less
David Hill02/08/21
Bill and MDFS Mortgages helped to get me on the property ladder some years ago, and have been offering a... read moreBill and MDFS Mortgages helped to get me on the property ladder some years ago, and have been offering a great service ever since. Very professional and easy to work with, they make the process very stress-free. Would highly recommend. read less
Jordan G21/07/21
Bill was absolutely fantastic and took us through every part of our mortgage application extremely clearly and found us a... read moreBill was absolutely fantastic and took us through every part of our mortgage application extremely clearly and found us a great deal. We hit some bumps along the road because of Covid but that just made Bill work even harder to get our deal done on time. Absolutely brilliant would recommend to anyone and will definitely be using again for our re-mortgage. read less
Alice Walton14/07/21
I highly recommend Terry Massey to anyone who needs a great Mortgage Broker. Terry always picked up the telephone which... read moreI highly recommend Terry Massey to anyone who needs a great Mortgage Broker. Terry always picked up the telephone which made the process easy. He explained everything to make it all very clear and understandable. My sale wasn't for a big amount of money but never did Terry make it seem less important which I really appreciated. He totally sorted any problems out in a very rational and calm way, I am very very grateful. read less
Jo Rice09/07/21
Great service from Bill at MDFS Mortgages. Mortgage agreed in less than 15 mins - amazing! Great communication, professional... read moreGreat service from Bill at MDFS Mortgages. Mortgage agreed in less than 15 mins - amazing! Great communication, professional service and happy to answer any questions I had quickly. Really great service at a very stressful time. Would recommend to anyone! Thanks Bill 🙂 read less
Mary Omoma01/07/21
Thank you Terry for the excellent service you provided for our remortagage
the process was clearly explained to us and the... read moreThank you Terry for the excellent service you provided for our remortagage
the process was clearly explained to us and the options available. Our age was not that great you took time to source the market and gave us the best option available. Always there to answer our concerns, we're very pleased and will highly recommend your service to others. read less
Andy Hurford26/06/21
Excellent experience with Terry at MDFS Mortgages. Would definitely recommend (we were recommended by a friend who used them first... read moreExcellent experience with Terry at MDFS Mortgages. Would definitely recommend (we were recommended by a friend who used them first and had a good experience too). My partner and I have quite complicated income which Terry could follow and then request all the required documentation which was submitted to the underwriter. Something I couldn't have done on my own. Competitive rates were obtained by MDFS and the pros and cons of different options explained. We were kept updated throughout the process and communications were excellent. Having used a few different brokers before MDFS were the best I've experienced and took on all the effort of finding us our mortgage. read less
Ferdy Willans23/06/21
Terry Massey provided incredible support from start to finish to my brother and I on the purchase of our first... read moreTerry Massey provided incredible support from start to finish to my brother and I on the purchase of our first property, would strongly recommend both Terry and MDFS. read less
Fred Willans23/06/21
Terry Massey was incredibly helpful and always available on the phone to answer any questions and to provide general advice
Shahd Ibrahim18/06/21
Terry was absolutely brilliant throughout our mortgage process - would highly recommend him. We had a complex situation and he... read moreTerry was absolutely brilliant throughout our mortgage process - would highly recommend him. We had a complex situation and he very clearly advised us on our options. He was very responsive and kept us updated throughout, making it a stress-free process. read less
Ali Hassan18/06/21
Great service and advice again. I've used Bill for all my mortgages and am happy to recommend MDFS to anyone.
Rachael Benjamin17/06/21
Brilliant service. Terry Massey brokered our mortgage recently and we were so impressed with the service we received. Terry was... read moreBrilliant service. Terry Massey brokered our mortgage recently and we were so impressed with the service we received. Terry was very happy to chat through our options and explained them very clearly. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend MDFS. read less
Theo Nicou16/06/21
Terry guided us expertly through the process. He was invaluable in dealing with the complexities that arose and was always... read moreTerry guided us expertly through the process. He was invaluable in dealing with the complexities that arose and was always available to answer our questions. He advised us clearly of the options available and the one that was best suited to our personal circumstances. Many thanks for all your help. read less
Michael Hammond10/06/21
My fiancée and I have just last week completed on our new home, and we really have to thank Bill... read moreMy fiancée and I have just last week completed on our new home, and we really have to thank Bill from MDFS a huge deal for helping us to get there.We're both first-time buyers and didn't really know much going into the process about what it would entail. Bill was a tremendous help throughout, explaining everything for us really well and helping us to get a far better mortgage than we would have managed by ourselves.This involved very little work from either of us - Bill did the numbers and all we had to do was listen to his advice and make a decision.Throughout the entire process, Bill went out of his way to answer emails and messages, even in the evenings and on weekends.The house-buying process can be a difficult and frustrating one, dealing with banks, solicitors, estate agents etc. I can honestly say that having Bill working for us with the mortgage made everything so much easier, and I would 100% recommend to anyone else to get in touch with Bill if they need any mortgage advice. read less
Katerina Russell10/06/21
I received help and advice which has been invaluable to me; I can definitely recommend MDFS mortgages.
Jo Rice07/06/21
Great service from Bill at MDFS Mortgages. Great communication, professional service and happy to answer any questions I had quickly.... read moreGreat service from Bill at MDFS Mortgages. Great communication, professional service and happy to answer any questions I had quickly. Really great service at a very stressful time. Would recommend to anyone! Thanks Bill 🙂 read less
Luke Brown04/05/21
Great service from Bill, second time using MDFS and we'll definitely use them again in the future
Suja Sundaresan04/05/21
We were recommended Terry by a friend. Terry was incredibly friendly and helpful from the start of the process and... read moreWe were recommended Terry by a friend. Terry was incredibly friendly and helpful from the start of the process and helped us find the best mortgage deal. He always had time to answer all of our questions and explain anything we didn't understand. Thank you very much Terry for all your help - will definitely use MDFS again! read less
Kavit Kotecha03/05/21
Terry was very helpful - always available whenever we had a query with our mortgage. Thank you for all... read moreTerry was very helpful - always available whenever we had a query with our mortgage. Thank you for all your help 🙂. read less
David Fan27/04/21
Very good service, professional advisor. Will use again. Thanks
Islam Kasolli25/03/21
MDFS is by far one of the best mortgage advisors. In particular I’d like to praise Bill Divall for all... read moreMDFS is by far one of the best mortgage advisors. In particular I’d like to praise Bill Divall for all his help and assistance . read less
Justine Brodie22/03/21
Professional, friendly, responsive and efficient, would highly recommend! MDFS made finding a mortgage really easy and stress-free. I was a... read moreProfessional, friendly, responsive and efficient, would highly recommend! MDFS made finding a mortgage really easy and stress-free. I was a first time buyer too and they always had time to answer all my questions and explain anything I didn't understand. Will definitely go back when I need to change my mortgage! read less
Jo Clifford18/03/21
Fantastic service from start to finish! I would highly recommend
Katharine Williams15/03/21
Bill was a fantastic broker, really helpful talking us through the process as first time buyers and always very helpful... read moreBill was a fantastic broker, really helpful talking us through the process as first time buyers and always very helpful answering our (many!) questions. He is very experienced and dedicated to getting his customers a good rate, we wouldn't hesitate to work with him again. Thanks Bill! read less
Jake Barnes01/03/21
Very responsive and professional team. Emails were replied to quickly and Terry was available to answer my queries at all... read moreVery responsive and professional team. Emails were replied to quickly and Terry was available to answer my queries at all times. Made the process of buying and securing a mortgage during Covid-19 as smooth as it could be.Would definitely recommend read less
Ash01/03/21
Great service from start to finish! Terry at MDFS Mortgages helped me find a great deal and explained my... read moreGreat service from start to finish! Terry at MDFS Mortgages helped me find a great deal and explained my options in detail every step of the way. Every question I had was answered promptly and professionally. I fully recommend their services and I will be using them again in the future. read less
Rav k28/02/21
Highly recommend MDFS Mortgages. Terry dealt with our remortage and was absolutely great! He found us a great deal and... read moreHighly recommend MDFS Mortgages. Terry dealt with our remortage and was absolutely great! He found us a great deal and from the start to finish, he always ensured we were kept informed of the progress. He always gave us enough time on the phone and never rushed us! Really felt comfortable under his guidance and will continue to recommend to friends and family. read less
anyolirons27/02/21
The team at MDFS are absolutely fantastic. Terry in particular has been extremely helpful, always there when you need him.... read moreThe team at MDFS are absolutely fantastic. Terry in particular has been extremely helpful, always there when you need him. Definitely went the extra mile for us, we have a lot to thank him for. Highly recommend! read less
Jack Barclay24/02/21
Really great service from Bill - he came highly recommended and that recommendation will be passed on! Always available when... read moreReally great service from Bill - he came highly recommended and that recommendation will be passed on! Always available when I needed to ask a question or get some advice. Quick and proactive with chasing the lenders, etc. Thanks Bill! read less
Adam Caffrey24/02/21
Bill was incredibly helpful and friendly right from the start, made everything so easy to understand and was able to... read moreBill was incredibly helpful and friendly right from the start, made everything so easy to understand and was able to show us as many options as we needed to make an informed decision.The real stand out factor though was the sheer amount of effort Bill and his team put in to secure us our mortgage. They really went above and beyond during a time when lenders were severely limiting mortgage availability but demand was very high.Thanks very much!! read less
Alex Kendall24/02/21
Bill was the most helpful and proactive person that I worked with during the entire process - cannot recommend ... read moreBill was the most helpful and proactive person that I worked with during the entire process - cannot recommend MDFS highly enough! read less
Amy Ruffell24/02/21
Terry has helped me with two home purchases and I wouldn’t use anyone else now. All options are clearly explained... read moreTerry has helped me with two home purchases and I wouldn’t use anyone else now. All options are clearly explained and there’s support every step of the way. Very highly recommended! read less
James Rowlinson24/02/21
Terry is professional and down to earth. He has great expertise and understands the frustrations and sticking points in the... read moreTerry is professional and down to earth. He has great expertise and understands the frustrations and sticking points in the conveyancing process. After finding you your ideal mortgage, he then continues to offer invaluable and genuine support when its needed, many months later until completion.Thank you Terry! read less
Adam Caffrey17/02/21
Bill was incredibly helpful and friendly right from the start, made everything so easy to understand and was able to... read moreBill was incredibly helpful and friendly right from the start, made everything so easy to understand and was able to show us as many options as we needed to make an informed decision.
The real stand out factor though was the sheer amount of effort Bill and his team put in to secure us our mortgage. They really went above and beyond during a time when lenders were severely limiting mortgage availability but demand was very high.
Thanks very much!! read less
Jessica Gregory15/02/21
I was recommended MDFS by a friend who was also purchasing their first home. Bill was incredible! He was so... read moreI was recommended MDFS by a friend who was also purchasing their first home. Bill was incredible! He was so caring and professional. When we had to quickly get any documents he would go above and beyond to make sure we received everything as quick as possible. He also worked around our timescale which was very helpful. I honestly could not recommend him enough. I will be sure to use MDFS in the future. Thank you so much! read less
Christina Evriviades15/02/21
I had a very positive experience remortgaging with Terry. He was clear prompt and above all professional and nothing was... read moreI had a very positive experience remortgaging with Terry. He was clear prompt and above all professional and nothing was too much trouble. Making the process as painless as possible.I would highly recommend his service. read less
Chris Spearman15/02/21
Couldn't imagine going to anyone else! Amazing personal service every time.
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Sheding some light on your FAQs
How do mortgages work ?
Your local fee free mortgage broker will explain this in greater detail.
A mortgage is simply a large loan that you take out from a bank or building society when buying a property. Firstly, you own your home. Secondly your mortgage provider simply uses your home as security while you are making your mortgage repayments and clearing what you owe.
Mortgages are ‘secured’ against the property being purchased. But if you have to stop paying back the loan, the mortgage company can repossess your home. However, to be fair, most lenders normally try to help you with a plan, if this fails and they cannot help, the lender may repossess your home to get their money back.
What Amount of Mortgage can I afford ?
The million pound question. Well, many mortgage lenders can lend you up to five times your salary. But the amount you qualify for will depend on quite a few things:
- your age,
- the number of children you have,
- if you have any adult dependants,
- you have any payments for current credit commitments
Mortgage lenders assess your circumstances and work out how much they think they can lend you after considering the things above as well as what they think you can afford each month after you have paid your household bills.
All our mortgage advisers can help enormously with this and have tools designed to calculate how much you can borrow. Furthermore, our fee free mortgage brokers will let you know which mortgage lenders to approach to get the right amount of mortgage.
What deposit do I need ?
Normally you will need to provide a deposit, an amount of money provided by you. The amount of money you need to provide as a deposit is generally a minimum of 5% of the price of the property you want to buy. So, the bigger the deposit you can provide the less you need to borrow on a mortgage. Also, a lot of mortgage providers reduce the interest rates they charge to people putting up bigger deposits.
Where can I get a mortgage ?
It is easy enough to get a mortgage from a bank or building society yourself, if you are comfortable that they are offering a good deal. When applying they will ask a series of questions about you and your finances. The lender will calculate what amount of mortgage they think is affordable. They will also run several checks to assess your financial status. If they accept your application, you will be sent an offer.
However, it is probably easier, and quicker, to find the best mortgage using a fee free mortgage broker like MDFS. In fact, all you have to do is book an online appointment with a mortgage expert who looks after your local area. Tell them a little about yourself in addition to the home you want to buy, and they will compare deals across the market. Your mortgage adviser will then explain all the pros and cons, fees, and charges, before going on to set up an action plan to make sure things go according to plan.
What mortgage do I need ?
Remortgage
Remortgaging means changing your existing mortgage to a different deal with a new lender. However, rate switching is where you get a new deal with your current mortgage provider. Furthermore, remortgaging and rate switching can help you get lower interest rates or better terms.
First-time buyer
Many first-time buyer mortgages include incentives like cashbacks or reduced fees. Our local fee free mortgage advisers will help with finding good deals for first-time buyers. In addition, you will also get tips on deposits, mortgage types, and getting a decision in principle.
Home purchase
When you are buying your next property, you can either take your current mortgage deal with you, which is called porting or look to find a brand new competitive mortgage. As deposits are normally bigger when moving home, great deals can be found. Therefore, your adviser will search for different loan to value deals and compare what is available.
Buy to Let
A buy-to-let mortgage is specifically for people looking to purchase property as an investment, rather than as somewhere to live. If you are buying a house or flat and intend to rent it out to tenants, you need a buy-to-let mortgage.
Should I get a Credit Report ?
Some lenders will assess your mortgage application based on credit score and some will assess your application based on a credit search. However, lenders who credit score will often require a high score with no adverse credit history, whereas lenders who credit search are not basing their decision on a computer.
What is a soft credit search?
A soft credit search is when a lender carries out their checks without leaving a footprint on your credit file for other lenders to see. A soft credit search will also not affect your credit score. Hence, when your score is low, as too many normal credit searches can impact your rating even further.
How does the process work ?
When you have found a property book an appointment or call your adviser. Your fee free mortgage broker will re-assess your needs and recommend a mortgage. They will compare hundreds of mortgages, including a few that are exclusive to us, and cannot be found on the high street or comparison sites.
Assuming you are happy with the mortgage product recommended, we will get you a Mortgage Agreement in Principle. This will confirm how much the lender thinks you can afford to borrow. The decision in principle will help you when putting in your offer for your dream home.
As soon as your offer is accepted, you will need to appoint a solicitor. We take care of the entire mortgage application process through to completion. We liaise with your solicitor and lender to ensure that your application is a success.
If you are looking to remortgage, we recommend looking for a new mortgage deal around four months before your current deal expires. Starting the process early gives you plenty of time to compare all the available mortgage products and submit your application.
How Long does the process take ?
Decision in Principle?
We can normally apply for, and get, a Mortgage Agreement in Principle within a couple of hours. But you will need to provide your fee free mortgage adviser with a bit of basic information. However, a Mortgage Decision in Principle is not a 100% guarantee that your full mortgage will be accepted.
Mortgage Offer
There is no standard length of time from mortgage application to offer. Service standards are different between mortgage providers. However, we target to get your mortgage offer as quickly as possible, normally in 10 to 14 working days. Therefore, the time it takes depends on making sure the information requested by your adviser is provided or uploaded as soon as possible. Some complicated mortgage applications, such as those for the self-employed, contractors and limited company directors, can take a little longer.
Do you charge any fees ?
Like other mortgage advisers we receive a payment from the lender at completion of your mortgage. However, unlike some other mortgage brokers we do not charge you a fee of any amount or description, regardless of the amount of work involved. Therefore, for these reasons, and because of our unbiased approach, more and more customers are turning to MDFS Mortgages for advice every day.
We are here to save you money on your mortgage, not cost you more than it would if you did it yourself. Applying for your mortgage through us costs you no more than going directly to a mortgage provider for the same deal.
Moreover, frequently we will have access to special deals not available directly from lender.
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MDFS research, advise, apply, and administer your mortgage. Therefore, from your initial online video meeting with a mortgage broker to completion of your mortgage, our goal is making your mortgage journey easy and hassle fee. Our fee free mortgage brokers have been offering mortgage advice for over 30 years. All mortgage advisers are qualified and regulated by the FCA.
You get honest, straight forward, easy to understand mortgage advice. Our fee free mortgage advisers scope out the whole mortgage market, tracking down market leading deals and interest rates from an extensive range of lenders.
When it comes to paperwork, we have that covered for you. In addition, we also take care of all the administration process as well as liaise with estate agents, mortgage providers, and solicitors, consequently making sure the process is as smooth and hassle-free as possible.
Plus you get online video advice throughout Surrey, Kent, and the Home Counties, likewise a mortgage adviser service via telephone, email, and live chat. The icing on the cake is, because we know you are busy, you can book your appointment anytime of the day, with availability from 8am to 8pm.
Therefore, whether you are buying your first property, moving home, remortgaging, buying to let or simply looking for some mortgage advice, we are here to help. Book an appointment and meet with a fee free mortgage broker.
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