They might be downsizing. Who knows?Depends what sort of property they are after but one would assume that even with the equity in their currently place, they're going to need some sort of mortgage. There must be provision for self-employed huns but I doubt a bank would take a punt on the strength of Jess's contracts, if she has any actual contracts at all.
Maybe they're planning to move somewhere of equal value, just different. Jess's best bet would probably be to go back to the bank and work there. Surely they do a good deal on mortgages for their staff or has all that gone these days?
No, no special deals anymore for bank workers, same mortgages as everyone else