Understanding mortgages: a beginner's guide with Barclays || SO In The Know #8
In this podcast episode, we're deep-diving into the world of mortgages and where to start when buying a home. Accompanied by Frances Cassidy and Matt Aston from Barclays, we're going back to basics to explain interest rates and credit scores, how swapping to lower rates works, and explore green mortgages. We're also talking about alternative ways to open a mortgage, such as Mortgage Boost from a family member or opportunities for the self-employed. Have you got any questions? Feel free to drop a comment below and we'll do our best to answer. You can also visit our website sharedownership.co.uk to learn more about Shared Ownership housing in England. ---- SO In The Know is BACK! Follow our second season of this Shared Ownership podcast with many more episodes coming up by subscribing to our YouTube channel

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