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Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Custom Insurance & Mortgage Solutions. Explore our blog for insights, tips, and expert advice on mortgages, secured loans, and financial planning. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to remortgage, our news section provides valuable information to help you make informed decisions about your financial future.

Mortgage ending in the next six months? Why it may pay to start looking now
September 24, 2026
Mortgage ending in the next six months? Why it may pay to start looking now

Around 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages are expected to come to an end during 20261. If yours is one of them, waiting until the final few...

Why are mortgage rates rising when Bank Rate hasn’t changed?
September 24, 2026
Why are mortgage rates rising when Bank Rate hasn’t changed?

The Bank of England has kept its headline interest rate at 3.75%, yet mortgage borrowers are seeing fixed-rate deals become more expensive. So what is...

Small-deposit mortgages are making a comeback: High-LTV lending hits its highest share since 2008
September 24, 2026
Small-deposit mortgages are making a comeback: High-LTV lending hits its highest share since 2008

Struggling to save a huge deposit for your first home? New figures show mortgages for buyers with smaller deposits are accounting for a bigger share...

Could your mortgage be costing you more than it needs to?
September 8, 2026
Could your mortgage be costing you more than it needs to?

Why giving your mortgage a proper review could be one of the most useful financial jobs you do this year Mortgages have a habit of...

Why Reviewing Your Protection Cover Matters When Remortgaging
September 8, 2026
Why Reviewing Your Protection Cover Matters When Remortgaging

When your mortgage deal comes to an end, it is natural to focus on one question: what will my new monthly payment be? But there...

Preparing for University: How to Protect Your Student’s Gadgets and Valuables
September 8, 2026
Preparing for University: How to Protect Your Student’s Gadgets and Valuables

The laptop is packed. The phone is permanently in their hand. But are their belongings actually insured? With A-level results now out and university move-in...

What the Summer Property Market Is Telling Us About Autumn 2026
September 8, 2026
What the Summer Property Market Is Telling Us About Autumn 2026

Summer can be a difficult time to read the property market. Families go away, house hunting competes with holidays and good weather, and some of...

New First Time Buyer ISA planned and what it could mean for aspiring homeowners
September 8, 2026
New First Time Buyer ISA planned and what it could mean for aspiring homeowners

The Government plans to replace the Lifetime ISA with a new savings account designed solely to help first-time buyers purchase a home. But several important...

Five million homeowners face higher mortgage payments and why it pays to plan six months ahead
September 8, 2026
Five million homeowners face higher mortgage payments and why it pays to plan six months ahead

More than five million households are expected to face higher mortgage repayments by the end of 2028, according to the Bank of England. For homeowners...

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