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Education
- BA (Hons) Industrial Economics, University of Nottingham
Previous Experience
- Finance Editor, Future
- Associate Editor, Moneyfacts
Tim is a writer and spokesperson at NerdWallet and holds the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice. He has over 20 years’ experience writing about almost all aspects of personal finance. During his career at Moneyfacts, Virgin Money and Future, Tim has shared his high-level technical understanding of financial products and regulation with both consumer and IFA audiences.
The latest from Tim
Base Rate Hike Suggests More Mortgage Rate Rises to Come
A larger-than-expected rise in the base rate in response to inflation failing to fall could spell more bad news for mortgage borrowers. Here are our latest mortgage rate predictions.
Inflation Figures Point to Mortgage Rate Rises in June
The latest UK inflation figures means interest rate predictions for June are erring towards another increase in the base rate and a rise in mortgage rates. Here are our mortgage…
Home Buying Dreams on Hold as Cost of Living Crisis Bites
The rising cost of living and higher mortgage rates are forcing potential house buyers in the UK to put their property plans on hold, a new NerdWallet study has revealed.…
M&S Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
An M&S Bank loan offers the potential of quick approvals and the ability to delay starting your repayments for three months. Learn more in our M&S loan review.
Sainsbury’s Bank Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
A Sainsbury’s personal loan offers the potential for fast approvals and rate benefits for Nectar members. Learn more below in our Sainsbury’s Bank loan review.
Tesco Bank Loan Review: Pros, Cons & Features
A Tesco Bank personal loan can be used for a variety of reasons and might appeal if you need a longer repayment term to pay off your loan. Learn more…
Will Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall in May?
While the markets are expecting base rate to rise in May and eventually peak at 5%, some commentators predict fixed mortgage rates could continue to fall. Learn more in our…
How Help to Buy ISAs may have Become a Hindrance
With Help to Buy ISA house price limits failing to rise in line with house price growth, some first-time buyers are finding these savings accounts are hampering their homeownership dreams.…
Could April Mortgage Rates Fall Again?
Fixed-rate mortgages look like they could continue to drop, while inflation expectations and threat of a banking crisis have the potential to halt Bank of England base rate rises. Read…
Secured Loans for Bad Credit UK
Getting a secured loan with bad credit is possible if you’re willing to use your home or another asset as security. Read on to learn more about bad credit secured…
March Mortgage Rates May Have Room to Fall Further
Fixed-rate mortgages could head lower, but a further Bank of England base rate increase could see variable rate mortgages rise again. Read on to find out mortgage rate predictions for…
Card One Money Business Account Review: Pros, Cons & Features
Card One Money provides two business accounts: one for companies with an annual turnover of less than £2 million, and one for businesses with turnover higher than that limit. But…
Compare Mortgages
Taking the time to compare mortgages is essential, regardless of whether you’re buying your first property, moving to a new home or remortgaging an existing deal.
How an Earlier Rise in the State Pension Age Could Affect You
Following a news report that the age at which people can claim their state pension could increase to 68 by the end of the 2030s, we explore how this earlier-than-expected…
Is it Better to Pay Off Your Mortgage or Save?
With savings rates finally paying some semblance of a decent return, deciding whether it’s better to pay off more of your mortgage or put your spare funds into a savings…