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The Broker Blues Thread
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kingstreet wrote: »Nationwide ending dual-pricing from tomorrow.
Free valuations for all, £250 cashback for current account customers regardless of source and end of four year fixed "Flexclusives."
About time!
I take it as I've had an offer, but not completing until Jan, it's not possible for me to access this?0 -
Dunno what you have/want.
Speak to your broker about difference.I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.0 -
kingstreet wrote: »Dunno what you have/want.
Speak to your broker about difference.
5 year fix at 2.44% on HtB. Already paid for my valuation though, and can't actually find that rate on the product list on the intermediary website. I'll call my broker tomorrow if the main website shows my rate with the cashback option...0 -
kingstreet wrote: »Nationwide ending dual-pricing from tomorrow.
Free valuations for all, £250 cashback for current account customers regardless of source and end of four year fixed "Flexclusives."
About time!
Absolutely about time.
However, is this wise with there service already broken?
I would have preferred them to sort that out first, then do this when they're on top of thingsI am a Mortgage Adviser
You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
Don't be surprised if a number of Lenders are intermediary only this time next year.I am a Mortgage Broker
You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
I read that the other day.Don't be surprised if a number of Lenders are intermediary only this time next year.
Im at an event next week with some lenders and our mortgage club I think. It will be interesting to see if they expand on that.I am a Mortgage AdviserYou should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
Lenders are struggling now that they have to give 'advice' rather than 'information'. It is not cost effective and dragging account holders in for three hours meetings does not do much for the brand.
Unless they can make cross sales profitable they may as well pay you half a percent ACG.I am a Mortgage Broker
You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
New Flexclusives 5 year still only available direct. C'est la vie.0
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After reading this I'm worried now as I've gone with nationwide via my broker and it seems like they're generally a pain! Hopefully he's a good as some of you at resolving these issues
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kingstreet wrote: »I've just been having a giggle reading through the 'malapropisms' thread on my favourite football site.
Thought I'd share a few;-
damp squid
escape goat
solemn oaf
tempting faith
baring a miracle
fraudulent slip
pass mustard
mute point
tow the line
pedal stool
dangerous president
neon nazi
mister meaners
baron spell
mask murderer.
I know some are a bit 'homophoney', but still funny.
I think we visit the same forum, RI?0
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