Bristol Mortgages Online officially offer a 5-star Advice and Service

Caz Blake-Symes • August 26, 2018

Our clients say we are the best Mortgage Broker in Bristol

All the team at Bristol, Bath and Exeter Mortgages Online are exceptionally proud of the number of 5-star Google and Facebook reviews that our Bristol operation has received.

As of August 2018, we have received an incredible 126 5-star Google reviews and 56 5-star Facebook Reviews . This number of 100% 5-star reviews ranks us as the best Mortgage Broker in Bristol, way ahead of any other brokers.

These reviews praise the excellent advice and service provided by all our Advisers as well as the excellent service that our Mortgage Processing and Admin team provide with individuals frequently being mentioned.

As a fully independent broker, we pride ourselves on the expert, highly experienced and professional advice that we offer. Our reputation is also being enhanced by the first-class support we give to all our clients whether they are buying for the first time, remortgaging, moving house or building an investment portfolio.

Some examples of recent are below

JK -5.0 Facebook review

“Phi l has been excellent in dealing with both of our mortgages over the last few years. Phi l was recommended to us by friends and we intend fully on recommending him to friends seeking mortgage advice. We were so impressed we used him a second time. He is really patient, naturally very friendly and kind and has an excellent way of explaining mortgage terms, advising and making something that might be dull a pleasure instead. He goes above and beyond and visited us at home one evening soon after our baby was born to make things easier for us. Kamila is also fantastic and works really hard to get things done. She is also very friendly and a pleasure to correspond with. I would whole-heartedly recommend this business to anyone seeking mortgage advice.”

AR -Goggle Review 5 stars

“A colleague highly recommended Paul Kelly of Bristol Mortgages Online to us and he did not disappoint. The advice and support that I received as a self-employed first time buyer really helped take the sting out of what I was expecting to be a stressful and difficult experience. Paul dropped by one evening and spent a couple of hours helping us understand the process and our options. He was relaxed, friendly and informative and never applied any pressure on us to go with Bristol Mortgages Online. He helped us through our application and narrowed down the lenders that would be prepared to lend to people in our situation. Once our AIP was secured he continued to make himself available for help and advice throughout the remainder of the process and beyond. Our mortgage progressor George Gibson was also very on the ball, I don't think we waited more than a couple of hours for a response to any of our queries. I cannot fault our experience with Bristol Mortgages Online.”

YY -Goggle Review 5 stars

“We completed our mortgage last week and couldn't recommend Chris highly enough. I bugged him with tons of emails and kept changing plans long before this purchase. Most of those emails didn't lead to eventual purchase as we were outbid or changed plans, but Chri s always always responded and came up with new numbers for all the different scenarios. After we had the mortgage offer, the actual mortgaging was slightly delayed by the conveyancing solicitor, he even helped chase on our behalf. Thank you very much Chris for the wonderful service!”

WP -Goggle Review 5 stars

“Fantastic service, stress free, fast and efficient. Got me a great rate and more than I initially thought I could borrow. Well worth using these guys if you’re busy and want some peace of mind that the process is being done properly. Thanks Jon and George !”

The above quotes are just a very small sample.

Please click here to view all our Google Revie ws and please click here to see all our 5-star Facebook Reviews.

We would like to thank all our clients who have taken the time to leave these reviews for us. They not only mean a great deal to us personally but also help any future clients when deciding to use us as their Mortgage Broker.

For more information or to book your FREE CONSULTATION regarding any of your Mortgage or Protection requirements, please visit one of our websites or contact us

www.bristolmortgagesonline.com 0117 325 1511

www.bathmortgagesonline.com 01275 584 888

www.exetermortgagesonline.com 01392 690 888

email info@swmortgages.com

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Boost to buying power from changes to affordability tests

By Caz Blake-Symes • May 1, 2025
Adapted from Zoopla’s April 2025 Housing report I mage: The analysis uses average house prices from the house price index and for first-time buyers to assess mortgage payments at different mortgage rates applied to a 30- year mortgage, at different loan-to-values. One emerging trend that we expect to positively support market activity in the coming months is a relaxation in how lenders assess the affordability of new mortgages. While buyers focus on the mortgage rate they will pay, lenders also check whether the borrower can afford a 'stressed mortgage rate' at a higher level than the borrower will pay. ​ While the average 5-year fixed rate mortgage is around 4.5% today, many lenders are currently 'stress testing' affordability at 8-9%. This makes it harder to secure a mortgage without a large deposit. If average mortgage stress rates were to return to pre-2022 levels of 6.5% to 7%, this would deliver a 15-20% boost to buying power. ​ An average first-time buyer with mortgage repayments of £1,020pcm at a 4.5% mortgage rate would typically have to prove they could afford monthly repayments of £1,550pcm at an 8.5% stress rate. If the stress testing is relaxed to 6.5%, repayments would fall to £1,275pcm, boosting buying power. It's a similar pattern for the average homeowner, while the actual impact will vary by lender and type of borrower. ​ This change would consequently supporting demand and sales volumes, helping to clear the stock of homes for sale, rather than boosting house prices. Other existing rules and regulations that remain in place will continue to impact the availability of mortgage finance.  Comment from Phil Clark “This is potentially very exciting news and will give borrowers a greater choice of products if these rules are relaxed. Regardless of whether you are a First-time Buyer, Looking to move, remortgage or invest in property, there are a huge range of competitive mortgage deals on the market. I will be delighted to discuss your specific requirements and offer you the most suitable deal!” Please call Phil on 0117 3251511 or email info@swmortgages.com For more information about the Mortgage and Protection products we offer, please visit www.bristolmortgagesonline.com Your home/property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other debt secured on it.

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This edition includes fantastic new mortgage products, updated guides for those with adverse credit, 17 great tips to follow before making and application and lots more. If you need help with any of the items covered, please call Phil on 0117 325 1511.

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By Caz Blake-Symes • March 11, 2025
Here at Bristol, Bath and Exeter Mortgages Online, we understand that getting your first mortgage, or even a remortgage, especially if your circumstances have changed, may look like an impossible task, but we are here to help. We hold your hand from your initial enquiry through to the completion of your purchase. It's not that tricky and there are ways you can improve your odds and boost your chances of a successful mortgage application.
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Some mortgage rates cut below 4% as competition picks up

By Caz Blake-Symes • February 19, 2025
Adapted from BBC Article by Kevin Peachey, Cost of living correspondent 13 February 2025 Two major lenders launched mortgage deals on Thursday with interest rates of less than 4%, as competition picks up in the sector. The prospect of further cuts in the base rate by the Bank of England has given mortgage providers confidence to reduce their own rates. But the attention-grabbing sub-4% deals by Santander and Barclays will not be available to all borrowers, particularly first-time buyers, and may come with a hefty fee. The return of such deals might prompt other lenders to follow suit after a period of tepid competition. Nationwide, the UK's biggest building society, has said it will reduce some of its rates on Friday. Mortgage deals with interest rates below 4% have not been seen since November. Across the whole market the average rate on a two-year fixed deal is 5.48%. The typical rate on five-year deals is 5.29%, according to latest figures from Moneyfacts. Time to decide Some tracker and variable rate mortgages move fairly closely in line with the Bank's base rate, which was cut to 4.5% a week ago. However, more than eight in 10 mortgage customers have fixed-rate deals. The interest rate on this kind of mortgage does not change until the deal expires, usually after two or five years, and a new one is chosen to replace it. About 800,000 fixed-rate mortgages, currently with an interest rate of 3% or below, are expected to expire every year, on average, until the end of 2027. That means a higher monthly bill for many homeowners on their next renewal, but there are signs that the rate they could pay is on its way down.  Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said the interest-rate setting committee expected to be able to cut rates further "but we will have to judge meeting by meeting, how far and how fast". This will affect savers who are seeing lower returns, but could bring better news for borrowers. The Bank's next rates decision is on 20 March. Message from Phil Clark “Regardless of whether you are a First-time Buyer, Looking to move, remortgage or invest in property, there are a huge range of competitive mortgage deals on the market. I will be delighted to discuss your specific requirements and offer you the most suitable deal!” Please call Phil on 0117 3251511 or email info@swmortgages.com For more information about Mortgage and Protection please visit www.bristolmortgagesonline.com
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