Her husband is now considering a consolidated loan, would this be wise and how could he find the right company?

Yes it is a secured loan. She agreed to that loan because it was for the business. However, she did not knowingly sign to remortgage the house. Despite everything she does not want her husband to get into trouble for fraud or suchlike.

Thank you for replies. It is a joint mortgage. Loan against mortgage of £50,000, I think. He asked her to take out a £10,000 loan, in her name, he would repay it. He has numerous loans in his name. He has asked her to sign papers saying it was to do with the business, therefore, she is worried there...

I am writing on behalf of my sister as she is a technophobe. Her husband has run up debts and increased their mortgage without her knowledge. The Citizen's Advice Bureau has advised her to get a solicitor, but of course this will cost a lot of money that she doesn't have. Any advice please