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I've just had a meeting with a mortgage broker recommended by a friend, he was very good and can get me the miortgage i need at a really good affordable rate.

He has told me he won't charge a fee as long as i take out all the neccessary insurance with him. His fee is £250, should i offer to pay this and find my own insurance or let him do it? Can i change the insurance company after a year or are they fixed for the term of the morgage agreement?

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  • KTF
    KTF Posts: 4,855 Forumite
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    I would walk away and find another broker who doesnt charge any fees and doesnt tie you in to buying their own insurance products. Do you even need the insurance?
  • If you are confident enough in your own ability to source your insurances, why don't you source your own mortgage?
    Number 86 - Stole a car from a one legged woman... I'm just trying to be a better person
  • mich_t
    mich_t Posts: 15 Forumite
    The insurances are life, building etc. I do feel confident i can find these, finding a mortgage is a bit different i would have thought. I'm just wondering if i find myself the insurances would i get them for cheaper than the £250 fee he would charge.
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