Mortgage Knight News and Insights

Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, investing, or protecting your future, knowledge is power. At Mortgage Knight, we believe in giving you more than just mortgage deals — we give you the knowledge and insights to make confident financial decisions. Here you’ll find the latest mortgage news, interest rate updates, buying guides, expert tips, and real-world advice to help you stay informed at every step of your property or financial journey.

Understanding How Lenders Calculate Day Rate Contractor Income

Understand how lenders calculate income for day rate contractors. Expert guidance on working day assumptions, rate sustainability, and mortgage optimisation.

Professional Contractor Remortgaging Advice for Better Deals

Professional contractor remortgaging advice for better mortgage deals. Expert guidance on rate improvements, equity release, and optimal timing strategies.

Understanding Contractor Mortgage Deposit Requirements and Options

Understand contractor mortgage deposit requirements and explore your options—expert guidance on deposit strategies, accumulation methods, and lender requirements.

I Have a CCJ – Can I Still Get a Mortgage? A Guide and Case Study

Learn how Mortgage Knight can help you get a mortgage with a County Court Judgment (CCJ). Discover lender criteria, tips, and strategies to improve your approval chances.

Mortgages for Clients with Bad Credit: How Mortgage Knight Can Help

Discover how Mortgage Knight helps clients with bad credit—CCJs, defaults, missed payments—secure tailored mortgage solutions for a fresh financial start.

Buy-to-Let Mortgages for First-Time Buyers and First-Time Landlords

Discover how first-time buyers and landlords can secure Buy-to-Let mortgages, navigating lender requirements and ensuring approval for investment properties.

Mortgages for Foster Carers: How to Secure Financing with Flexible Income

Learn how foster carers can secure a mortgage with flexible income assessments and tailored options. Mortgage Knight explains the process and key considerations for foster carers.

Financing Non-Habitable Auction Properties: What Buyers Need to Know

Mortgages for Non-Habitable Auction Properties: Financing and SDLT Considerations

What Is an Offset Mortgage and How Can It Benefit You?

Learn about offset mortgages and how they work. Discover the benefits of offsetting your savings against your mortgage to save on interest and repay your loan faster.