In the latest of our financial blog mini-series, we’re talking about mortgages.
When you have cancer, you might have concerns about money. If you have any worries about cancer affecting your mortgage payments, it’s important that you act as soon as possible.
Read this blog and watch the video to find information about cancer and mortgages; and how Macmillan Financial Guides can help when you need additional support.
Members of our Online Community have been asking questions about mortgages. Some members have had cancer to deal with at the same time as buying a new house or re-mortgaging.
“I'm waiting for investigations to decide if I actually have cancer …(and) I'm in the process of the applying for a mortgage” – Community member
“I'm in the process of trying to get a new fix rate mortgage deal…My current payslips show sick pay” – Community member
A change in your finances due to cancer can be worrying when you have a monthly mortgage payment to make.
“We have a young family, mortgage etc and now seems prognosis is not good” - Community member
“I’m taking so much time off work for hubbies appointments, I don’t want to ask for too much time off work to do this .. my company are amazing but I need to be careful as I’m the only wage earner with a Very high mortgage. My husband was self employed and has lost his business since being ill.” – Community member
In the British Sign Language (BSL) enabled video below, Macmillan Financial Guide adviser Lisa shares top tips to help you speak to your mortgage lender if you are worried about mortgage payments.
Our Financial Guides are not financial advisors, so they can’t recommend products or advise on your best options. They can help you understand everything and help you make informed decisions.
If you need more information about cancer and mortgages, please visit our 'Mortgage worries when you have cancer' information pages or speak to a Macmillan Financial Guide. You can speak to a Financial Guide on the Macmillan Support Line. Find out all the different ways to contact the team here.
Even if you just want to talk things through with someone who is there to listen, all our Support Line teams are available 7 days a week, 8 am-8 pm on freephone at 0808 808 00 00, via email or live webchat.
Our Financial Guides are here for you on the Online Community and can answer any questions you might have relating to your personal finances. This includes any questions you might have about Pensions, Mortgages, Insurance, and Estate Planning.
Leave a comment in the comment box below if you have found reading this blog and watching the video helpful.
