Nottingham Building Society Mortgage Advice Service

idc25

Hi everyone,

My partner and I are first time buyers and so a bit new to all of this. I was wondering if anyone has any experience in using the Nottingham Building Society's Mortgage Advice Service? I've looked around online and can't find any comments. It's fee free and they say they check over 40 lenders but am concerned that it is connected to a building society and about the quality of the service.

We have so far talked to someone who got us an AIP from Halifax saying that they would looks at mortgages and lenders after we had an offer accepted on a house, which seemed a bit odd. In research ourselves we identified a mortgage with HSBC that looked to suit us but having read many comments online I am worried that this could be a mistake.

Thanks for any help!

pinknfluffy28

We have very limited experience, but we called and spoke with a dedicated advisor/broker from the Nottingham once we had accepted an offer on our house (for sale through the nottingham) and had our offer accepted on a house (again for sale through the nottingham).

He only took some very basic details, and told us he would call back within 5 working days very latest.

Not heard from him after 6 working days so Dh called him again, was told he had been very busy but would look into it straight away and get back to us within 2 working days. Another 4 days passed, nothing, so we called again, was told he still "hadnt got round to it", but would call back by the end of the week.

In the meantime, Dh applied direct with post office, we got our AIP in post the following day, and have just submitted our full application.

Its been another full week since we last called the nottingham advisor, and he still hasnt got back to us!

My advice, go direct, or find someone else, unless you are willing to wait, and wait, and wait...