Mortgages explained
Welcome to the Furness Mortgage Hub! Here you’ll find all you need to know about mortgages and what to expect during the mortgage process.
A mortgage is the biggest financial commitment you’ll make, so it’s important you understand how mortgages work before submitting your application.
We’ve been helping people secure their homes since 1865, so it’s important to us you’re armed with the right information before making a decision. To help with your research, you’ll find a number of helpful mortgage guides below to help you better understand the process.
Our mortgage guides
A guide to remortgaging
Looking to change your current mortgage? Our handy guide to remortgaging will help you decide when remortgaging is right for you.
Should I use a broker?
Our guide will help you understand the benefits of using a broker and how to get the most out of the relationship.
How to improve your credit score
What is your credit score and how can you improve it? Here, we break down everything you need to know to get your credit rating in good shape.
First Time Buyer Mortgage Guide
If you’re a first time buyer, our home buyers checklist will explain your options and set out the main things you need to consider when buying your first home.
Self-employed mortgage guide
Get a head start on your self-employed mortgage application with our handy guide. Here we explain everything you need to know and how we can help.
Buy to let mortgage guide
Here we break down the buy to let market and everything you need to know to become a landlord and grow your portfolio.
Holiday let mortgage guide
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about mortgaging a rental holiday home.