Mortgages

A recent redesign of the Northern Rock site has move them up in my opinion - the old site was dated and reflected them in an "amateur" light - this version is more consumer friendly and shows off their product range much better

Paragon are specialists in Buy to Let mortages, a boom market at the moment in the UK. The growth in these products has been fueled by a plethora of TV programmes encouraging property investment. Also the steep rise in property prices in the UK has helped people make profits from this activity.

I've been an avid reader of all the Motley Fool content over the years - even bought some of their books - always a straight talking style - this is their mortgage section - not as comprehensive as Moneyfacts but easier to use I think.

Well organised, clean looking site - they don't provide mortgages themselves, but partner with CharcoalOnline - the info should be reliable though.

Visit the site operated by the UK financial regulator for the facts on how mortgages must be sold - get a totally unbiased review of terminology and the various products available - essential reading

Specialist in first time buyer mortgages