Michael Whitehead
Head of Content
Michael leads content across Haysto, with a focus on specialist mortgage scenarios. He helps borrowers with more complex circumstances understand how lenders assess affordability, risk, and eligibility. A seasoned copywriter and editor, he’s been writing about mortgages and personal finance since 2012. Michael joined Haysto in 2024 and was closely involved in creating our mainstream sister brand, Picnic Mortgages, helping shape its content strategy and tone ahead of the site’s launch in 2025. Before moving into financial content full-time, Michael spent eleven years at HSBC Bank as a senior wealth manager, working both in the UK and internationally. During this time, he also served as a director of two HSBC Group subsidiaries and holds a Financial Planning Certificate from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
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NHS Mortgages
Find out what special schemes and allowances could be available for NHS Workers when applying for a mortgage.
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8 mins
Mortgages For Teachers
Find out what special schemes and additional support lenders could offer if you’re a teacher applying for a mortgage.
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6 mins
Police Mortgages
Find out what mortgage options are available if you’re a police officer and how Haysto can help secure the best terms possible.
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6 mins
Day 1 Remortgages
Do you need to remortgage straight away after buying a property? Find out how Haysto could help make this possible.
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7 mins
Different Types Of Mortgages
Find out which type of mortgage is right for you and how Haysto can help make it possible.
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6 mins
Renovation Mortgages
Dreaming of transforming a rundown property into your perfect home? A renovation mortgage could be just what you need.
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9 mins
Non-Standard Construction Mortgages
Looking to buy a non-standard construction property? Find out how Haysto could help make your mortgage possible.
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5 mins
Mortgage Declined By NatWest? Here’s What To Do Next.
Have you recently had your mortgage application declined by NatWest? Find out how Haysto can help make your mortgage possible.
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Has Nationwide Declined You For a Mortgage? Here’s What To Do Next.
Have you recently had your mortgage application declined by Nationwide? Find out how Haysto can help make your mortgage possible.
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