Michael Whitehead
Head of Content
A seasoned copywriter and editor, Mike has been writing for financial services firms since 2012 and joined us in 2024 after working for one of the UK’s biggest mortgage lead providers. Prior to this, he spent eleven years as a senior wealth manager for HSBC Bank, working internationally and domestically. He was also a director of two HSBC Group subsidiaries and holds a Financial Planning Certificate from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Mike Whitehead
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Specialist Lending Explained
What is a specialist mortgage lender? And why might you need one? Find out all you need to know and how Haysto could help make your mortgage possible.
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3 mins
Does an Overdraft Affect Your credit Score?
Find out how an overdraft could affect your credit score and impact a mortgage application.
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8 mins
Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor Mortgages (JBSP) Explained
Find out how Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor Mortgages can provide a useful solution for your family to help you get a foot on the property ladder.
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8 mins
Getting a Mortgage With Credit Card Debt
If you're worried about getting a mortgage with a credit card or overdraft debt, find out how Haysto could help make your mortgage possible when others can't.
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8 mins
How To Find Your Credit Score
Learn all about how to find your credit score so you can understand what information is kept on your credit report before applying for a mortgage.
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10 mins
Right to Buy Mortgages
Find out everything you need to know about getting a Right to Buy mortgage to purchase your council home and why Haysto could help make this possible.
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8 mins
Guarantor Mortgages Explained
Find out everything you need to know about guarantor mortgages and why they might provide the right solution for your dream of buying a home.
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6 mins
Porting A Mortgage
Are you looking to move home and want to know what happens to your mortgage? Find out how porting could let you take your current mortgage deal with you.
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3 mins
Tier 2 Visa Mortgages
Find out everything you need to know about getting a mortgage on a tier 2 visa and how Haysto could help make your mortgage possible when other brokers can't.
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