Help finding a mortgage broker

mini-me66

Hi

I want to use a free whole of market mortgage broker to find the best mortage deal. My estate agent said that they have one on site but i'm a bit concerned that they will talk and the EA will then know exactly what i can afford!
What is the best idea, should i go to one in another estate agent?

I work in the north oxfordshire area if there are any recommendations?

I would prefer face to face but may contact the one recommended by Martin (London and County). Thanks

herbiesjp

mini-me66 wrote: »

Hi
My estate agent said that they have one on site but i'm a bit concerned that they will talk and the EA will then know exactly what i can afford!

That is exactly the downside of EA advisers - not all, but most.

Not all EA advisers will be whole of market - so potentially not offering the best deals.

Can you ask friends or family for a recommendation?

mini-me66

Thanks for your reply.

I've asked most of my local friends and family and the majority didnt use a broker and either just went with their bank, or found one online so not much help!! I dont have many friends who are on the property ladder yet!

I'll try one in an estate agent in another town who wouldnt influence my buying or selling. I'll be sure to check that they are whole of market!

Senior_Paper_Monitor

It appears it is OK for me to post this sort of thing (apologies to MODs if I have got this wrong), so .....

www.searchmortgagebroker.co.uk (paid for site, includes 'IFAs' who choose to register)

www.ifa-guide.co.uk (free registration site covering IFAs and mortgage brokers)

www.mortgagebrokerlocally.com (free registration)

www.ourproperty.co.uk (free registration)

or try business directories such as

www.thompsonlocal.co.uk (free listing with paid for highlighting)

www.yell.com (free listing with paid for highlights)

www.freeindex.co.uk (free listing only with ranking based on testimonials)


.... also bear in mind that a good broker/adviser at a distance may be better than a local fool (hence friend/family referral is often the best bet).

Not a complete list by any means but a starting point for you - contact a few by all means, see who talks common sense (and listens to you) and choose.