At Picnic, we keep it simple, honest and built around you. Find out more about the people behind our story and how it all works.
No impact on your credit score.
About Us
"If we can make mortgages work for the most complex cases, why not make them easier for everyone?"
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover more about what we do, why we do it and how we can help you on your mortgage journey.
In a nutshell, we’re all about taking away the stress and anxiety people typically feel when getting a mortgage, making their journey smooth and straightforward. We do this through a healthy combination of cutting-edge technology and the good old human touch.
No jargon. No nonsense. Just a desire to cut through all the noise and create an honest, transparent environment where you can feel completely in control of your home-buying destiny.
Anyone looking to take their first or next steps on the property ladder, find a better mortgage deal or invest in property can use our service. So, whether you’re:
This is your home, your journey. You make the decisions, and we’ll help you make the right choices.
It all really depends on your situation and what you’re looking for. Everybody’s mortgage journey is unique, and that’s where we set ourselves apart from the rest of the crowd.
We’ll never try and shoehorn you into something that doesn’t fit. And we’ll be honest with you if you’re thinking of taking a route that could only result in finding a dead end.
There’s a mortgage out there for everyone, and we don’t give up until we’ve helped you find yours.
There are three ways you can contact us:
Online: Click the button below to make an enquiry.
Phone: 0333 016 3426.
Email: [email protected].
Once you’ve been in touch, you should expect to hear from our mortgage team within 24 hours.
We charge a fee so we can focus entirely on you. That means personal advice, real support, and a service that’s built around your needs — not the Lender’s. It helps us do things properly, and gives you the confidence that we’re on your side from day one.
For all new Picnic customers, we charge a fee of £599. This is payable within 48 hours of you receiving your mortgage offer.
If you have all the necessary information to hand, we can apply for a true mortgage in principle, one you can trust, directly from a lender, straight away. Once received, we aim to have your complete mortgage application ready for submission to a lender within 24 hours.
Are you ready to get started? Great, click the button below to make an enquiry and we'll be in touch.
Picnic was created by the team at Haysto. For the last few years, Haysto has been helping make mortgages possible for thousands of people with more specialised needs, such as those with bad credit or complex incomes.
Picnic now brings the same high level of support and service that Haysto is known for, delivered with modern tools and that all-important human touch. Together, Haysto and Picnic provide a truly whole-of-market mortgage experience for both specialist and mainstream customers alike.
About Us
We believe mortgages should reflect modern life. That means showing you a clear path to homeownership, with no jargon, no judgment, and a lot more support.
More choice, less stress. 20,000+ mortgage products with exclusive deals and the most competitive rates.
Award-winning advice from a team dedicated to finding the best mortgage for you.
Our innovative tech keeps you up to date at all times. All the important stuff in one smart portal.
Same-day appointments, evenings and weekends too — life doesn’t stop at 5.
With our free expert advice, find the cover that protects your home, income and peace of mind.
We'll provide a free conveyancing quote from one of our trusted partners.
A formal lender certificate — not just a number plucked from the air.
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