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.
Mike Whitehead
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Bad Credit Mortgage Lenders
Find out who the best bad credit mortgage lenders are and how Haysto could make your mortgage possible due to our strong working relationship with them.
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12 mins
Getting a Mortgage When Self-Employed
Find out everything you need to know about getting a mortgage if you’re self-employed and how Haysto could help you find the right solution to suit your needs.
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9 mins
Shared Ownership Mortgages
Find out everything you need to know about shared ownership mortgages and how Haysto can help you find the most competitive rates.
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13 mins
How Does Remortgaging Work?
Find out everything you need to know about remortgaging, and how Haysto could help you find the right lenders offering the most competitive interest rates.
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7 mins
Remortgaging for Home Improvements
Find out everything you need to know about remortgaging for home improvements and how Haysto could help make your remortgage possible.
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7 mins
Remortgaging To Release Equity
Find out everything you need about remortgaging to release equity from your home and how Haysto could help make your remortgage possible.
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11 mins
Checkmyfile Explained
Checkmyfile shows you credit scores from the credit reports of the three main credit reference agencies: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.
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8 mins
What Credit Score Do You Need For a Mortgage?
Your credit score is one important factor when applying for a mortgage. Find out what credit score you'll need and how to download your credit report.
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8 mins
Can I Rent a House If I Have Bad Credit?
Find out if it's possible to rent a house when you have a bad credit rating and what checks a landlord may make before approving your rental application.
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