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:
6 mins
Can I Get a Mortgage on Maternity Leave?
Find out everything you need to know about whether it's possible to get a mortgage on maternity leave and what your options are.
Read guide
4 mins
Can I Get a Mortgage With a Debt Relief Order (DRO)?
Find out everything you need to know about how to get a mortgage with a Debt Relief Order (DRO) and how Haysto could help make your mortgage possible.
Read guide
6 mins
Mortgages With No Deposit
Find out if it's possible to get a mortgage with no deposit and what schemes may be available if you only have a small deposit.
Read guide
7 mins
Changing a Repayment Mortgage to Interest-Only
Find out how to change from a repayment mortgage to an interest-only mortgage and the reasons why this might be necessary.
Read guide
8 mins
How Much Deposit Do I Need to Buy a House?
Find out how much deposit you'll need for a house in the UK and what special schemes are available to help people with a low deposit.
Read guide
7 mins
Mortgage Types And Rates For Bad Credit
Find out the different types of mortgage repayment methods you can have and the different types of interest rates available if you have bad credit.
Read guide
9 mins
Can I Get a Mortgage With Low Income?
Are you looking for a mortgage but worried you won't have enough income? Find out if getting a mortgage is still possible and what proof of income you'll need.
Read guide
4 mins
Buy-to-Let Mortgages Explained
When you buy a property as an investment instead of a home, your mortgage will be slightly different. You’ll need a specialist buy-to-let mortgage.
Read guide
4 mins
Complete Guide to Stamp Duty
Find out everything you need to know about Stamp Duty and how much you might have to pay for the property you want to buy.
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.