Payment and budgeting support

Mortgage Charter

We're supporting the Mortgage Charter, which was announced on 23 June to provide further help if you're worried about your mortgage payments.

Don't worry - speaking to us won't affect your credit file in any way

How would you describe your current situation?

We're here to help

If you think you might not be able to pay for your mortgage, it's important that you tell us as soon as possible. Our friendly advisers are ready and waiting to find the best solution for your situation, so please don't feel worried about the conversation. Even if you've not missed any payments yet, we can make a plan that helps your mortgage feel more affordable.

Use our online budget planner

We have our own budget planning tool you can use if you have a mortgage with us. Simply use your mortgage account number to log in, and create a password.

  • View of all your money in one place
  • Get a budgeting plan that works for you
  • Create login details easily and securely using your 8 digit mortgage account number
Start your budget planner

Use our budget planner PDF

If your prefer to print something out, or want to take a quick glance at how to budget, you can use the PDF version of our budget planner.

Budget planner guide

View our handy budget planner PDF for more examples.

Manage your debts

It's really important to understand what your priority and non-priority debts are. Priority debts have the most serious consequences if your payment is late or missed, so you should pay these first. Take a look at the table for some examples of the different types of debts.

Priority debts

  • Mortgage
  • Secured loan/second mortgage
  • Overpaid benefits
  • Unpaid taxes
  • Hire purchase
  • Court fees and fines
  • Fixed penalty notices e.g. motoring offences
  • Rent
  • Council tax
  • Utilities
  • TV license
  • Child maintenance

Non-priority debts

  • Overdraft
  • Store cards
  • Unsecured loans
  • Personal debt to family/friends
  • Payday loans
  • Catalogue debts
  • Private parking tickets (not the same as a fixed penalty notice)

We're here to help

If you think you might not be able to pay for your mortgage, it's important that you tell us as soon as possible. Our friendly advisers are ready and waiting to find the best solution for your situation, so please don't feel worried about the conversation. Even if you've not missed any payments yet, we can make a plan that helps your mortgage feel more affordable.

Step 1

Complete our budget planner using your mortgage account number

The budget planner is on Paylink's website.Simply use your mortgage account number and create a new password to log in. To complete the budget planner, you'll need to tell us about your income and what you spend your money on.

This will take you to the Paylink website. Paylink Solutions Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

  • View of all your money in one place
  • Get a budgeting plan that works for you
  • Create login details easily and securely using your 8 digit mortgage account number
Start your budget planner

Step 2

Get in touch to book an appointment

After completing your budget planner you can book an appointment either at the end of the online tool or speak with one of our advisers who can suggest the best outcome for you.

Our lines are open Monday to Thursday 8am to 7pm, Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 12.30pm. We're closed on bank holidays. 

Step 3

How we'll help you

We want to find the best option for you, so we'll need to get a clear picture of your situation. To do this, we'll:

  • Talk through your situation to find out why you're having difficulties
  • Review your budget planner to look at income, outgoings and debts
  • Explore practical solutions that you can afford

Don't worry - speaking to us won't affect your credit score in any way

Other places to get help about debt

Here’s some options

You may be able to switch your mortgage

Some things to bear in mind...

  • If you’re coming to the end of your product you may want to consider switching to a new product
  • You must have less than 6 months left on your current mortgage product or be on Standard Variable Rate (SVR) or Discounted SVR
  • Your monthly payments may reduce in comparison to SVR
Switch to a new deal

Other options available as part of the Mortgage Charter

Option 1

Switch to an Interest Only mortgage for six months

Temporary Interest Only means that you'll only pay the monthly interest for 6 months. There won’t be a reduction in your mortgage balance during the agreed period. The overall cost of your mortgage will increase.

Or

Option 2

Extend your mortgage term

Term extension means extending the term of your mortgage so you pay less each month. It’ll take longer to pay off your mortgage, you'll pay more interest, meaning the total cost will be more.

View these options in more detail

If you want to combine switching to a new product with switching to interest only for 6 months or extending your term please call us on 03450505062

Find out if you're eligible to reduce your payments

We've agreed to sign up to the Mortgage Charter scheme which is being backed by the government to help customers with the increasing rise of interest rates.

Visit our dedicated page that explains everything you need to know and how to apply.

Mortgage Charter

Your property could be repossessed if you don't keep up your mortgage repayments.