After the amazing response from last month’s post, we decided to get the rest of the team involved with more success stories!
Have you heard of the term mortgage advisor but aren’t sure what they do?
Or maybe you’ve used a mortgage broker in the past but haven’t experienced the 5 star Beewise mortgage advisor experience.
Whether you’re a first time buyer, moving home, or need to remortgage, your local Beewise advisor will be invaluable.
Every mortgage broker or mortgage adviser is different, and the level of service they offer depends on the way they work.
But, we’re on hand with outstanding service and expert advice from the minute you contact us, right up until you get your new keys, or the day your remortgage completes.
With over 310 5 star Google reviews, there’s a reason why clients recommend us! Here’s just some of the ways we help you as standard:
· Accurate borrowing calculations, with maximum lending from the mortgage market
· Securing a mortgage in principle – often within 24 hours of getting your paperwork
· Advice on how much to offer, potentially helping you save thousands!
· Guidance on which mortgage, fixed deal and term suits you best
· Recommending trusted solicitors we’ll chase up regularly for you
· Seeing your mortgage through to completion with help at every step
· Keeping an eye on interest rates, and switching if they reduce
· Evening and weekend support via phone call, text, email or in person
If you’re looking for mortgage help right now, call us on 01934 204841 or email us to arrange an appointment. Or, scroll down for real life examples on how we go the extra mile.
Spoiler alert – there’s ££££s saved, last minute mortgage rescues and good new stories galore!
Lisa’s story: When it pays to take advantage of insurance policy perks
A couple of months ago I was scrolling through social media and saw one of my clients was off work for six months. He’d had a nasty accident which required leg surgery.
I remembered the client didn’t get income protection – replacing your salary in the event of accident or sickness – but he took life insurance, and I was sure I’d recommended fracture cover.
When I checked his policy, he did in fact have this in place as an optional extra. The client hadn’t even considered it, so was thrilled I’d pointed it out to him!
He contacted the insurers straight away, and the cover enabled him to receive a lump sum payout which helped cover his bills when his sick pay stopped through work.
Using a protection specialist like me, or any of Team Beewise, means we’ll recommend cover to suit your needs and your budget.
And, as we work with lots of different insurers, we’ll share benefits you might not be aware of, from fracture cover at just a few pounds extra a month to 24/7 GP access at no cost.
We’ll find out what’s important to you so we can get you the right policy, helping you hugely in the long run.
Beth’s story: Being on hand when completion doesn’t go to plan
A top example of going the extra mile for our mortgage clients is one case I had recently, where a couple wanted to buy their rented home from their landlord.
I made sure it was affordable, got them a mortgage in principle, discussed monthly payments and fixed term deals, and advised on the most suitable mortgage.
As part of our service I also recommended a conveyancing firm to do the legal work – we spend time finding trusted solicitors with excellent customer service, so you don’t have to!
Once the mortgage offer had been issued I still stayed on top of the buying process, as Beewise advisors are on hand with advice and help right through to completion.
Checking in regularly with their solicitors meant I was aware their landlord had been unintentionally delaying the purchase by not responding to their solicitors.
As time went by, I knew my clients mortgage offer was due to expire, and arranged for an extension so they wouldn’t lose their deal – something lots of people aren’t aware is possible.
The sale progressed once their landlord realised the impact of the delays, but not quickly enough as it went past the extension date, which was extremely stressful for my clients.
Luckily, I was on hand throughout to reassure them and support wherever possible, and once I realised their mortgage deal would expire I jumped into action.
I collected up to date paperwork from the clients, submitted another mortgage application, and pushed it through to get a new mortgage offer out within just five days!
The client were over the moon when they finally completed the sale, as was I. Having me as a point of contact throughout made a big difference to them, and I was more than happy to help.
Morgan’s story: Reviewing the mortgage market to reduce monthly payments
One of my recent wins came from clients who were looking to remortgage. Their current fixed rate was ending at the start of July, but we’re able to secure a new rate six months early.
I always recommend doing this to any clients, as not only does this reserve the most suitable deal now, I’ll review interest rates right up until the new mortgage completes.
Plus, it means there’s no danger of you ending up on the lender standard variable rate, which can be over 8%!
I’ll recommend solicitors to deal with the legal work, and oversee everything so it goes in place the day after your current deal ends, saving you time, stress and money.
These clients were more than happy to take advantage of Beewise’s remortgage service, so I completed their initial application this January in preparation.
Over the course of six months I managed to reduce their original interest rate three times, saving them £164 on their monthly payments between January and June!
The mortgage market is so uncertain at the moment, and while rates have started reducing, the clients wanted the reassurance of having a deal in place in case they didn’t.
But if they’d gone direct to their previous lender or used a different mortgage broker, they wouldn’t have had access to regular rate reviews and would have been stuck with higher repayments.
So, if you’re looking to save money on your remortgage, make sure to get in touch! Click here to drop us an email, or call 01934 204 841.
Yvette’s story: Giving tips on price negotiations to save you thousands
Beewise advisors aren’t just here to give mortgage and insurance advice, we’re on hand throughout your whole homebuying journey.
Whether we’re calculating costs for moving house or giving tips on what to look out for when viewing, it’s a next level service that can be invaluable, especially for first time buyers.
We’ll also have a good knowledge of the local property market, and work closely with a lot of estate agents in the area too – something that came in handy for my clients recently.
They’d viewed a property and fallen in love with it, but it was at the top end of their budget and needed a lot of work doing.
They sent across the link to the house and I noted it had been on the market for a while and had previous price reductions.
Knowing other house prices and sale figures in the area, I suggested offering significantly under the asking price, but they were worried it might affect their chances of buying it.
However, I explained that the worst a seller can say is no, and you can always increase your offer after that if you want to.
They took my advice and were surprised at how low I suggested they go, but we agreed on a figure they were comfortable with as a starting point for negotiation with the sellers.
I put forward the offer to the estate agents on their behalf, and after a bit of back and forth, they were thrilled to get it at £15,000 less than the asking price!
This doesn’t happen on every property, but having us on hand for advice means you’ll be in the best possible position, as you’ll have the knowledge to make an offer confidently.
Whether you’re saving thousands on a property price, or bagging somewhere with the best offer amongst fierce competition, we’ll do what we can to support you.
Award-winning mortgage advice you shouldn’t be without
Don’t just take our word for it – Beewise FS Ltd were awarded Silver for Best Mortgage Broker in the South West and Bronze for Best Mortgage Advisor Office for the UK in the 2023 ESTAs awards.
We’ve recently been shortlisted for the 2024 ESTAs shortlist too, and we’ve won the Financial category at the 2023 Bristol Property Awards and the 2024 Bristol Life Awards!
Plus, our 310+ 5 star Google reviews also showcase our service. “Personable, friendly and efficient”, “outstanding from the beginning” and “amazing every step of the way” are some of the latest.
To get in touch with your local Beewise advisor, ring our office on 01934 204 841 or email to arrange a call, with evening and weekend appointments available.
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