MORTGAGES AND THE
BENEFITS AGENCY

Who the course is for: This course provides a targeted introduction to the benefits which may be available for homeowners and a full working knowledge of help with mortgages available via Income Support/Jobseeker's Allowance. No previous knowledge of welfare benefits is necessary.

Aims:

• To help advisers maximise income from the Benefits Agency for owner-occupiers on benefit

Course Content:

• Overview of benefits most relevant to mortgage payers
• Who can get help with mortgage payments?
• Why it may be less than the full contractual payment
• How to work out and maximize Benefits Agency mortgage payments
• Non dependants/lodgers
• How clients can pay mortgage costs unmet by the Benefits Agency
• Coming off benefit - back to work incentives

Course Materials:

• Course notes, handouts and Benefits Agency leaflets

Tutor:

This course is tutored by Jeff Brown of Advice Works. Jeff is a freelance trainer with extensive experience of money advice and the collection of mortgage arrear