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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Mortgages For Teachers
Find out what special schemes and additional support lenders could offer if you’re a teacher applying for a mortgage.
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6 mins
Police Mortgages
Find out what mortgage options are available if you’re a police officer and how Haysto can help secure the best terms possible.
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5 mins
Mortgage Declined By NatWest? Here’s What To Do Next.
Have you recently had your mortgage application declined by NatWest? Find out how Haysto can help make your mortgage possible.
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5 mins
Has Nationwide Declined You For a Mortgage? Here’s What To Do Next.
Have you recently had your mortgage application declined by Nationwide? Find out how Haysto can help make your mortgage possible.
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5 mins
Mortgage Declined By Halifax? Here’s What To Do Next.
Have you recently had your mortgage application declined by Halifax? Find out how Haysto can help make your mortgage possible.
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Mortgage Declined By Santander? Here’s What To Do Next.
Have you recently had your mortgage application declined by Santander? Find out how Haysto can help make your mortgage possible.
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5 mins
Mortgage Declined By Barclays? Here’s What To Do Next.
Have you recently had your mortgage application declined by Barclays? Find out how Haysto can help make your mortgage possible.
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5 mins
Mortgage Declined By HSBC? Here’s What To Do Next.
Have you recently had your mortgage application declined by HSBC? Find out how Haysto can help make your mortgage possible.
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12 mins
What Mortgage Lenders Look For In Mortgage Applicants
Find out exactly what mortgage lenders look for in a mortgage applicant and how Haysto could help you navigate safely through the application process.
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