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Keyfacts about our service

It is important that you read and understand the document below, as it describes the service we offer. Please read this in conjunction with our Terms of Business

keyfacts_low.gif about our services and costs  London & Country Mortgages Ltd
Beazer House
Lower Bristol Road
Bath
BA2 3BA
1. The Financial Services Authority (FSA)

The FSA is the independent watchdog that regulates financial services. This document has been designed by the FSA to be given to consumers considering buying certain financial products. You will need to read this important document. It explains the services you are being offered and how you will pay for it.
2. Whose products do we offer?
Insurance
boxwithtick.gif We offer products from a range of insurers for term assurance and income protection policies.
box.gif We only offer products from a limited number of insurers for term assurance and income protection policies. Ask us for a list of the insures we offer insurance from.
box.gif We only offer products from a single insurer for term assurance and income protection policies.
Mortgages
boxwithtick.gif We offer mortgages from the whole market.
box.gif We only offer mortgages from a limited number of lenders. Ask us for a list of the lenders we offer mortgages from.
box.gif We only offer mortgages from a single lender.
3. Which Service will we provide you with?
Insurance
boxwithtick.gif We will advise and make recommendation for you after we have assessed your needs for term assurance and income protection policies.
box.gif You will not receive advice or a recommendation from us for term assurance and income protection policies. We may ask some questions to narrow down the selection of products that we provide details on. You will then need to make your own choice about how to proceed.
Mortgages
boxwithtick.gif We will advise and make a recommendation for you on mortgages after we have assessed your needs.
box.gif You will not receive advice or a recommendation from us. We may ask some questions to narrow down the selection of mortgages that we will provide details on. You will then need to make your own choice about how to proceed.
4. What will you have to pay us for our services?
Insurance
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You will receive a quotation which will tell you about any other fees relating to any particular insurance policy.
Mortgages
box.gif A fee of £nil payable at the outset and £nil payable when you apply for a mortgage
boxwithtick.gif No fee. We will be paid by comission from the lender.
You will receive a a key facts illustration when considering a particular mortgage, which will tell you about any fees relating to it.
5. Who regulates us?
London & Country Mortgages Ltd, Beazer House, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BA is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Our FSA number is 143002. Our permitted business includes advising on and arranging mortgages and non-investment insurance contracts. You can check this on the FSA's Register by visiting the FSA's website: www.fsa.gov.uk/register/ or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234.
6. What to do if you have a complaint

If you wish to register a complaint, please contact us:

...in writing: write to London & Country Mortgages Ltd, Complaints Department, Beazer House,
Lower Bristol Road, Bath BA2 3BA

...by phone: telephone 01225 408000

If you cannot settle a complaint with us you may be entitled to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
7. Are we covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)?
We are covered by the FSCS. You may be entitled to compensation from the scheme if we cannot meet our obligations. This depends on the type of business and the circumstances of the claim.

Insurance: insurance advising and arranging is covered for 100% of the first £2,000 and 90% of the remainder of the claim, without any upper limit.
Mortgages: mortgage advising and arranging is covered for 100% of the first £30,000 and 90% of the next £20,000 so the maximum compensation is £48,000.

Further information about the compensation scheme arrangements is available from the FSCS.
 

Our Status - London & Country Mortgages Ltd, Beazer House, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3BA is a company limited by shares.
Our Companies House number is 1988608. We are also authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Our FSA number is 143002.

THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME.
YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

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