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Lee Conway

Senior Mortgage Adviser

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Lee Conway

Senior Mortgage Adviser · CeMAP & CeFA Certified, 20+ years in financial services

Lee is a highly experienced mortgage adviser with a background in both retail banking and investment banking risk functions. After starting his career in middle office risk roles from 1996 to 2003, he transitioned to mortgage advice in 2004 after passing CeMAP. Lee also holds a CeFA qualification and has been with Deal Direct Financial Solutions since 2014, specialising in clear, dependable advice across a wide range of mortgage needs.

Guides by Lee Conway (53)

Buy To Let

Buy-to-Let

Virgin Money Mortgage Rates July 2025 – Fixed Rate Cuts Announced

Virgin Money mortgage rates July 2025 cut across fixed-rate deals. See what’s changed and how remortgagers and landlords can benefit.

Buy-to-Let

Virgin Money Cuts Fixed Mortgage Rates: New Deals for Homebuyers, Remortgagers, and Landlords

Virgin Money cuts mortgage rates from 23 Sept 2025. New 75% LTV 2-year fixed at 3.99%, BTL from 2.83%, 95% LTV from 4.89%. Get advice today.

Buy-to-Let

Important Withdrawal Notice: Vida Homeloans Buy-to-Let & Product Transfer Products – What UK Borrowers Need to Know

Vida Homeloans withdraws BTL products Sept 15-22. Limited Edition 2.82% & 3.71% rates ending. Product transfers affected. Apply by deadlines!

Buy-to-Let

TSB Reduces Mortgage Rates for Existing Customers – What This Means for UK Borrowers

TSB mortgage rate cuts offer up to 0.30% off fixed rates for product transfers and additional borrowing. See if you qualify.

Buy-to-Let

TSB Announces Further Residential Mortgage Rate Reductions and New Fixed-Rate Products for UK Borrowers

TSB has reduced rates and introduced new 2- & 5-year fixed mortgages up to 95% LTV, including Shared Ownership options.

Buy-to-Let

Santander Withdraws Select Fixed Rates and Announces Increases: Key Changes for First-Time Buyers, Home Movers, and BTL Investors (September 2025)

Santander withdraws FTB fixed rates 60-75% LTV and increases BTL rates from Sept 19, 2025. Apply by Sept 18 10pm deadline. Expert advice available

Buy-to-Let

Best Buy to Let Remortgage Rates UK: How a Project Manager Secured Flexible Options

NHS project manager secures BTL remortgage before October deadline. £20K additional borrowing option, interest-only terms. 17-year investment.

Buy-to-Let

Leeds Building Society Reduces Mortgage Rates: New Opportunities for UK Buy to Let and Residential Borrowers

Leeds cuts residential rates 0.41%, Limited Company BTL 0.20%. Extended December deadlines, additional borrowing cuts..

Buy-to-Let

Leeds Building Society Lowers Fixed Mortgage Rates and Expands Product Choice: August 2025 Updates

Leeds Building Society cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.35%, launches 95% LTV products. Residential, BTL & Income Plus deals

Buy-to-Let

Kensington Withdraws Select Mortgage Products and Increases Maximum Loan Size: Key Criteria Updates for UK Borrowers

Kensington withdraws 3yr fixed & BTL products Sept 16. Max loans increased to £2M at 80% LTV. Apply by Sept 23 deadline. Specialist lending!

Buy-to-Let

New HMO/MUB Buy to Let Fee Options & Product Updates for Landlords

Kensington HMO Buy to Let mortgages from 4.59%. New fee options, up to 75% LTV, no credit scoring. Individual assessment for landlords. Apply!

Buy-to-Let

HSBC Updates Mortgage Products: Launches Energy Efficient Buy-to-Let Range and Changes Cashback Incentives

HSBC launches Energy Efficient BTL range with cashback for EPC A/B properties. Fixed rates extended to November. Premier rates exclusive from Aug 19.

Buy-to-Let

Foundation Home Loans: Flexible Mortgage Solutions for Complex Income Applicants in the UK

Foundation Home Loans mortgages accepts day-rate contractors & 1-year self-employed accounts. Manual underwriting for multiple income sources

Buy-to-Let

Co-operative Bank Mortgage Rate and Criteria Update – September 2025

Co-operative Bank increases mortgage rates by up to 0.14% from 24 Sept 2025. 95% LTV available, flexible employment criteria.

Buy-to-Let

Aldermore Cuts Mortgage Rates on Buy to Let, Residential, and Product Switches

Aldermore cuts BTL rates to 3.24%, residential from 5.14%. Limited edition offers, product switches enhanced. Complex cases welcome. Apply!

First Time Buyer

First Time Buyer

TSB Mortgage Rate Increases on Selected Product Transfer and Additional Borrowing – September 2025 Update

TSB increases mortgage rates by 0.10% on product transfer and additional borrowing mortgages

First Time Buyer

TSB Increases Residential and Affordable Housing Fixed Mortgage Rates – Key Changes for Homebuyers & Remortgagers

TSB increases fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.15% from 18 Sept 2025 on 90/95% LTV house purchase, shared ownership & shared equity deals. Apply by 17 Sept to secure current rates.

First Time Buyer

TSB Launches Energy Efficient Mortgage Range with £250 Cashback: What UK Homebuyers Need to Know

TSB energy efficient mortgages: £250 cashback for EPC A/B properties. Same rates, extra cashback, new builds included. September 2025!

First Time Buyer

Nottingham Building Society Expands Mortgage Criteria for New UK Arrivals Seeking New Build Homes

Nottingham Building Society new build mortgages for UK arrivals: No credit history needed, 90% LTV, 5% builder incentives, up to 5.5x income

First Time Buyer

Nationwide Increases New Build Mortgage Lending Up to 95% LTV: Enhanced Options for UK Home Buyers

Nationwide 95% LTV new build mortgages now available! Just 5% deposit needed, 9-month offers, Helping Hand up to 6x income.

First Time Buyer

Halifax Eases Mortgage Criteria for Self-Employed: 1-Year Accounts Accepted & Greater Flexibility for 2024/25

Halifax now accepts 1-year accounts for self-employed mortgages in 2024/25. No income averaging, flexible net profit assessment.

First Time Buyer

Halifax First Time Buyer Boost: Increased Maximum Borrowing for UK First-Time Buyers

Halifax First Time Buyer Boost now offers up to 5.5x income borrowing for £50k+ households at 90% LTV. £4bn additional funding available in 2025

Case Study

Case Study

Remortgage Solutions: Staying with Your Existing Lender vs New Mortgage Options

Should you stay or switch when remortgaging? Real Halifax case study shows when staying put saves money. Get honest remortgage advice.

Case Study

How a Debt Consolidation Mortgage Helped a Self-Employed Landlord Unlock Property Value

Self-employed chef/landlord consolidated £336K debt via BTL remortgage. Adverse credit accepted, £301K raised against £450K property.

Case Study

Secured Loans for Debt Consolidation: An Effective Solution Beyond Remortgaging

Consolidate debts with secured loans at ~6% rates, preserving your 1.84% fixed mortgage until 2027. Avoid £3,000+ ERC penalties

Case Study

Understanding Retirement Interest Only Mortgages: A Solution When Facing Mortgage Challenges After 70

RIO mortgages for over-70s: Interest-only payments, no fixed end date. Case study shows £3,700+ monthly savings. Specialist later-life lending advice.

Case Study

Remortgage to clear debt

See how remortgaging to clear debt is helping UK Homeowners regain their financial freedom - simply by consolidating.

Case Study

How a Debt Consolidation Remortgage Helped One Couple Regain Financial Control

Pepper UK debt consolidation remortgage at 6.69% fixed. £31k debts consolidated into £130k loan over 21 years. No fees. Expert broker advice.

Case Study

How a Remortgage Can Unlock Investment Opportunities: A Real Customer Story

How a Remortgage Can Unlock Investment Opportunities: A Real Customer Story. Planning for the Future Through Remortgage

Case Study

How a Debt Consolidation Mortgage Helped Fund Home Improvements Without Increasing Financial Strain

Home improvement debt consolidation: £86k remortgage funds renovations, consolidates loans. No early charges, streamlined payments. advice!

Case Study

Remortgage to Fund Home Improvements: Flexible Solutions for Busy Homeowners

Busy tradesman funds kitchen renovation via remortgage. No appointments, email documents, flexible timing. Quick home improvement finance.

Case Study

Debt Consolidation Remortgage: Reducing Monthly Outgoings and Regaining Financial Control

Explore how debt consolidation remortgage can assist those facing financial challenges after a life change like separation.

Case Study

Debt Consolidation Remortgage: How a Retired Homeowner Cleared £30,000 of Loans and Improved Monthly Cash Flow

Explore how debt consolidation remortgage can simplify finances and reduce monthly repayments for UK homeowners.

Case Study

Debt Consolidation Remortgage: Simplifying Finances While Funding Home Improvements

Explore debt consolidation remortgage options to simplify your finances and reduce high interest monthly payments.

Case Study

Debt Consolidation Remortgage: Real Solutions for Clearing Credit Cards and Loans

Debt consolidation remortgage: £255k equity released to clear credit cards. Real case study, hundreds saved monthly. Get quote!

Case Study

Is a Debt Consolidation Mortgage or Personal Loan Better? Real Experience & Honest Advice

Debt consolidation mortgage vs personal loan? Get honest advice on best choice for your situation. Transparent fees, client-focused guidance.

Case Study

Debt Consolidation Mortgage: How a Self-Employed Tradesman Reduced His Monthly Outgoings

Self-employed debt consolidation mortgage: £50k secured loan case study. Credit challenges welcome, home improvements included. Real solution!

Case Study

How a Debt Consolidation Mortgage Helped One Homeowner Regain Financial Control

Explore how a debt consolidation mortgage can simplify your finances and increase disposable income for a secure future.

Case Study

Debt Consolidation Mortgage: Lower Monthly Payments and Greater Financial Stability

Explore debt consolidation mortgage options to simplify your finances and reduce monthly payments effectively.

Case Study

How a Debt Consolidation Mortgage Helped One Client Regain Financial Control

Explore how a debt consolidation mortgage can improve your finances and reduce stress from multiple high-interest debts.

Case Study

Remortgage Solutions: How One Homeowner Secured the Best Rate for Their Future

Best remortgage rates: Real case study shows 3.4% retention rate beats market. Honest broker advice saves £1000s in fees. Free comparison!

Case Study

Remortgage Insights: Understanding Fees and How to Get the Best Remortgage Rates

Get best remortgage rates 2025. Transparent fee guide, optimal timing advice & market comparison. Start 3 months early.

Case Study

Best Buy to Let Remortgage Rates UK: How One Landlord Avoided the SVR Trap

Find the best buy-to-let remortgage rates UK 2024. Deal Direct secured 3.28% fixed rate, avoided SVR trap. Expert mortgage brokers.

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