When shopping around for a mortgage, it's important to get good advice. Think about your financial situation in advance and ask your financial adviser some key questions.

Acting quickly to deal with mortgage payment problems or mortgage arrears, even if the problem is only temporary, could help keep your home safe. Explains the different ways to deal with missed mortgage such as getting advice, contacting your mortgage lender, and more. (Content applies to England only.)

If you are claiming certain benefits, you may be able to get help with your housing costs, including mortgage interest and interest on loans you have taken out for repairs or improvements. This type of help is often referred to as support for mortgage interest (SMI). (Content applies to England only.)

Information about selling your property to clear your mortgage debt including handing back the keys and making up a shortfall following the sale.

If you have been told that your endowment policy may not pay off your mortgage at the end of its term, you may be able to make a complaint and get compensation. If this isn't successful, you can take steps to ensure your mortgage will be paid off. (Content applies to England only.)

Do you think you were mis-sold an endowment mortgage? There is a time limit for borrowers who want to make a complaint and it is running out, so you need to act now.

Straightforward information about the buying and selling process of a shared ownership property, including how to get a mortgage, problems getting a mortgage, and selling a property. (Content applies to England only.)

This fact sheet tells you what negative equity is and your options for dealing with it, including how to find out if there is any help you can get; work out the best option for you; help to negotiate with your lender; and help you deal with any court action. 

If you own your own home and are 55 or over, equity release could provide you with a lump sum, additional income or maybe both. In this article, you’ll find out how the different types of equity release scheme work and what you should expect from firms that sell them.