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
Mortgage Guides
Sort by:
10 mins
Shared Ownership Mortgage With Bad Credit
Can you get a shared ownership mortgage with bad credit? Find out how this could be possible and why Haysto can help when other brokers can't.
Read guide
5 mins
What To Do If Your Mortgage Is Rejected On Affordability
Find out what options you have if your mortgage is rejected due to affordability.
Read guide
13 mins
Mortgages For First-Time Buyers
Find out everything you need to know about the home-buying process if you're a first-time buyer and how Haysto can help you when other brokers can't.
Read guide
4 mins
Do I Need a Solicitor to Buy a House?
Confused about conveyancing? Find out everything you need to know about mortgage solicitors and the legal side of buying a home.
Read guide
8 mins
Equity Release Explained
If you're over 55, find out everything you need to know about Equity Release Schemes.
Read guide
10 mins
Getting a Joint Mortgage When One Applicant Has Bad Credit
Looking for a joint mortgage, but one applicant has bad credit? Find out how Haysto could help make your mortgage possible when other brokers can't.
Read guide
7 mins
Getting a Mortgage As An Expat
Find out everything you need to know about how to get a mortgage if you're either an expat living overseas or returning to the UK.
Read guide
7 mins
Getting a Mortgage With a New Job
Find out how to get a mortgage soon after starting a new job and how Haysto can help make this possible when other brokers can't.
Read guide
4 mins
Help To Buy Explained
The Help To Buy Scheme ended in England on 31st March 2023. Find out all about how Help To Buy worked when it was available.
Read guide
We make mortgages possible. Bad credit? Self-employed? Complex situation? No problem. You’re in the right place. We get it, and we can help.
Try it FREE for 30 days, then £14.99 a month - cancel online anytime.
Information
Tools & Guides
Haysto Ltd is an appointed representative of HL Partnership Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Haysto, Crystal House, 24 Cattle Market Street, Norwich, NR1 3DY. Registered in England and Wales No. 12527065
The guidance and/or information contained within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.