Money matters
These organisations can give you detailed information and advice about mortgages, pensions and life insurance. You can also find an independent financial adviser.
You can take a complaint about a provider or policy to one of these free services.
Last reviewed: 29 Aug 2024
Next review due: 29 Aug 2027
Being diagnosed with cancer doesn’t mean that you can't get a mortgage. But a lender needs to know that you can pay back the loan.
You might be able to retire and claim your money from a private pension early if you have cancer. It depends on the rules of your pension scheme. Your illness usually has to be permanent and stopping you from working.
It can be more difficult to get life insurance if you have or have had cancer. Premiums are likely to be higher. An independent financial advisor can help you find the right policy.
You don't have to tell a lender if you have cancer. But they will want to do a credit check to make sure you can repay the loan.
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