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Mortage protection insurence

After a home visit from a financial advisor from Awd finance I was told the best way to pay to protect my income for the duration of my mortage was to pay a fee up front and add this to my overall mortage. This sum was around 5 thousand pounds. After speaking to friends and family no-one thinks this was a good option as I'm only tied into my current mortgage for 5 years and 1000 pounds a year seems an awful lot, I feel I have been had by this advisor who was after a good premium, I have also been informed this advisor no longer works for Awd can I claim back this payment I made them? Is there anyone who can help?

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  • dunstonh
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    After a home visit from a financial advisor from Awd finance I was told the best way to pay to protect my income for the duration of my mortage was to pay a fee up front and add this to my overall mortage.

    Bad advice. it should be paid monthly.
    can I claim back this payment I made them?

    You make a complaint to AWD saying exactly what you have here. No more, no less. It is simple as that.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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