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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How Does Age Affect Mortgages?
Find out how your age could affect the type of mortgage deal you qualify for and what options you have available.
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9 mins
How To Get a Mortgage Decision In Principle
Find out how to get a decision in principle for your mortgage, why it's a good idea, how long it will last and what to do if it's declined.
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10 mins
Mortgage Protection Insurance
Want to know how to keep a roof over your head? Find out everything you need to know about mortgage protection insurance.
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9 mins
Getting a Mortgage As a Single Parent
Find out how to get a mortgage if you're a single parent, including how much you could borrow and what evidence of earnings will be required.
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8 mins
Holiday-Let Mortgages Explained
Looking at buying a holiday rental home? Find out how holiday-let mortgages work and how Haysto can help when other brokers can't.
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5 mins
Mortgage Income Multiples Explained
Find out why lenders use the mortgage salary multiplier calculation to work out how much you can borrow.
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6 mins
Can a Joint Mortgage Be Transferred to One Person?
Are you going through a divorce or separation? Find out all you need to know about how to transfer your mortgage to one person.
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9 mins
How Can You Buy a Partner Out After Separation?
Learn about all the options available to you if you want to buy a partner out of your property after you've separated.
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8 mins
Can I Get a Buy-to-Let Mortgage With Bad Credit?
Find out everything you need to know about getting a buy-to-let mortgage with bad credit and how it's still possible.
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