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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Getting a Mortgage As a Single Person
Getting a mortgage as a single person can often be more straightforward than a joint application. Find out how Haysto could help make your mortgage possible.
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4 mins
What Happens When My Mortgage Ends?
Find out what your options are when your mortgage loan ends.
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6 mins
Using Bonuses and Commission on Your Mortgage Application
Find out if it's possible to use income received from bonuses and commissions in addition to your basic salary to borrow more for your mortgage.
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5 mins
What Is a Repayment Mortgage?
Find out how repayment mortgages work, how they differ from interest-only mortgages and if you can switch from one repayment method to the other.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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8 mins
Equity Release Explained
If you're over 55, find out everything you need to know about Equity Release Schemes.
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