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thanks for the mortguage book martin

thanks for the mortguage book martin got mine today top reading thanks anyone else manage to receive theres

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  • nearlyrich
    nearlyrich Posts: 13,698 Forumite
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    blinko wrote:
    thanks for the mortguage book martin got mine today top reading thanks anyone else manage to receive theres

    Yes mine arrived too, we used L & C previously and recommended them to several people. I often get asked about (re)mortgages by my friends so I thought it would come in handy.;)

    Thanks very much.
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  • trafalgar_2
    trafalgar_2 Posts: 22,309 Forumite
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    I'm moving this to the Mortgages board as I think it is more suited to there :)
  • blinko wrote:
    thanks for the mortguage book martin got mine today top reading thanks anyone else manage to receive theres
    Hi
    Got my book, also used Martins article regarding MPPI, Income protection and life assurance.
    I've made huge savings. Used https://www.Helpupay - excellent
    and https://www.theidol.com - excellent
    I've saved approx £80 per month just by reassessing my outgoings
    Thanks Martin!!
  • kinster_2
    kinster_2 Posts: 592 Forumite
    I got 2, one from L&C and one from Cavendishonline
    You'll Never Be Rich Working for Someone Else
  • I must say I am getting a bit fed up of Martin's shameless promotion of one particular mortgage broker, and this little book is just another example. I happen to be in the same business as an independant. I have never charged fees for the work that I do and source from the entire mortgage market. I do not filter out any lender depending on commission and my prime concern is getting the best deal for my client. I am a member of all of the major mortgage clubs, and have access to many exclusives. I have many friends who are also independant brokers, who operate along the same lines. The idea that one particular broker has more "pull" with the lender is patently absurd. While I agree with much of the advice that you have given in the past, which is why I enjoy logging on to your site, and have directed many clients to your website for good ideas, I think you have done a disservice to many good brokers such as myself. By all means clients should ask if a broker sources from the whole market, and if he charges fees. They should also shop around and compare quotes. But to suggest that they go to a broker for advice and then give the business to a lender that you are personally promoting is simply unfair in the extreme.
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