Simmonds Mortgages

Mortgage Brokers covering Berkshire and beyond

Call: 01344 225 149 or 07979 690 056

Life insurance, where did it all begin?

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Protecting your family with a life insurance policy is commonplace in the 21st century. But where did the concept come from?

The earliest example of life insurance dates back to Roman times, when a military leader named Caius Marcus formed a 'burial club' with his soldiers to fund the cost of a dignified funeral.

Fast forward to the 1700s and life insurance was restricted largely to the wealthy elite. However, it was also used for gambling! Taking out a policy on the life of a famous person (which was legal at the time) became one of the most popular ways to gamble until the Gambling Act of 1774. Nowadays, life insurance is no longer just for the wealthiest in society, but for anyone seeking to protect their family.

 

As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply

 

 

Let us help!

We can also help your home purchase get underway by helping you to find the most suitable mortgage for your needs and circumstances and give you our expert advice on how to protect your property, income and family.

If you would like more information or help with your mortgage and protection concerns please call us on 01344 225 149 or 07979 690 056. Alternatively please send us an email at info@simmondsmortgage.co.uk

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage

 

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Simmonds Mortgage Services is an appointed representative of Stonebridge Mortgage Solutions Ltd and can source the most appropriate cover from its panel of insurers with a free review of you overall protection and insurance needs. As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply.

What our Customers Say...

Have been with this company for the last few years, Andrew is very professional, perfect at his job., Yet, very accessible and intimate when you call. Feels like a brother. Do I need to say more?!

 

B. Elsammani

Daniel Temperley made it such a simple and smooth process for my mortgage application. Also being a first time buyer he advised me about the whole process from start to finish. Daniel works very hard and he delivered! I got my mortgage offer! Thank you very much Daniel. I definitely recommend Simmonds Mortgage Services !

 

J. Dzikiti

A great service provided by Andrew and his team. Would highly recommend to anyone requiring a mortgage.

 

T. Madurasinghe

After being declined by Santander, due to unusual circumstances, Daniel was able to find a good mortgage for me and I received an offer in less than a month! Very helpful and doesn't do the 'complicated' speak! :-)

 

J. Marr

Andrew's arranged my mortgages for many years. He's very knowledgeable, provides best market options and is very straight forward to deal with. He manages the whole process proactively and gives clear guidance throughout. Thanks Andrew

 

Lou

Andrew provided an excellent service. He worked very hard all the way, and was always very easy to reach (even when on holiday!). Cannot thank him enough. Would definitely recommend.Thanks again

 

Z. Naqash

Andrew was absolutely brilliant throughout all of the process. He made it seem simple and spared me all complexities that people tell you about getting a mortgage. I couldn't be happier with the service he provided and would recommend him to friends in a heartbeat!

 

D. Gough

Andrew was easy to deal with from start to finish for our remortgage. We have some unusual circumstances and other brokers we had tried had only got so far before moving onto "easier" business. Andrew kept on going until we got the outcome we wanted. A new cheaper rate! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

 

C. Domanska-Dredge

Andrew gave comprehensive sound equity release advice and I would not hesitate to use him again in such matters.

 

A. York

Having been recommended to us, Andrew sorted us out with our first mortgage five years ago, and we didn't hesitate to use his services again when it came round to re-mortgaging. Andrew advised us on the various options available, all of which resulted in significantly reduced monthly mortgage payments, and talked us through the benefits of staying with our existing lender versus moving to a new lender - useful advice seeing it was my first time remortgaging and I had little time to research offers myself. I cannot recommend Simmonds Mortgage Services enough.

 

J. Marney

Excellent Mortgage Advisor, Highly Recommended.

 

P. Browett

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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Simmonds Mortgage Services Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Stonebridge Mortgage Solutions Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Registered Office: Simmonds Mortgage Services Ltd, Lexham House, Forest Road, Binfield, Berkshire, RG42 4HP. Registered Company Number: 1152 8784 Registered in England & Wales.

There may be a fee for arranging a Mortgage and the precise amount will depend on your circumstances. This will typically be £399.00 paid once the mortgage offer has been confirmed.

There may be a fee for arranging an Equity Release or Lifetime Mortgage and the precise amount will depend on your circumstances. This will typically be £799.00 and is due on completion of the mortgage.

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