Charcol, one of the UK's largest mortgage brokers, is to offer fee-free mortgage advice over the telephone.
The broker also offers free advice through its website, but will continue to charge fees for face-to-face advice services. The move means borrowers can receive fee-free advice on mortgages by calling 0800 358 5560. Commenting on the decision, Ian Kennedy, chief executive of Charcol, says: “The need for expert mortgage advice has arguably never been more apparent than now, with mortgages consistently at the front of both many people’s minds and the front pages of newspapers. "There is a general nervousness in the market and borrowers are starting to really question whether they have the...
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