Brilliant from start to finish on our mortgage process and kept us updated every step of the way. We were first time buyers and everything was explained fully. Wouldn't hesitate to contact again.
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First Conversation with Adviser
When you phone us, you can either arrange a phone appointment with your adviser or a face-to-face meeting – whatever suits you. Your adviser will ask you some questions then go away and find you the best deal for your circumstances and future needs. They’ll organise a follow up during which they’ll present you with what they’ve found.
Decision in Principle
Once you’re happy with your adviser's recommendation, they’ll go about securing your DIP (Decision in Principle) - which is basically a promise from the lender that they’ll loan you money on the condition that the information you’ve provided is correct and subject to a valuation of the property.
Offer on Property
After you’ve secured a DIP (Decision in Principle), you’ll be in a great position to make an offer on a property. Sellers like DIPs. They show you can afford the purchase. What’s more, the fact that you’ve already started preparing for the transaction highlights to them that you’re serious in your intention to buy.
Pre-Application and Submission
Following the acceptance of your offer, we’ll send you some information which explains all the documents we need to submit to the lender. You’ll be assigned a client relationship manager who’ll check and submit certified copies of your documents; they’ll liaise with you and the lender. Your adviser will then submit the fully packaged application.
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How much can First Time Buyers borrow?
Every client’s personal circumstances are unique, for example your salary, deposit, credit history or the type of home you’re hoping to purchase. Lenders consider a number of factors before determining what they are prepared to lend. A mortgage broker can help you to understand your eligibility for a mortgage and how much you can potentially borrow.
Can I Get a Mortgage as a First Time Buyer with Bad Credit?
It’ll be a lot harder to get a mortgage as a first-time buyer with no credit or a bad credit history unless you have a large deposit. There are ways you can improve your credit score and overall profile though.
Can I Get an Interest-Only Mortgage as a First Time Buyer?
It is possible to get an interest-only residential mortgage as a First Time Buyer, but you must be able to prove how you’ll repay the outstanding mortgage balance at the end of the mortgage term. Also, you’ll need to put down at least a 25% deposit.
Are There Any 0% Deposit Mortgages for First Time Buyers?
The minimum deposit you need for a mortgage is 5%. However, there is a product called a “family springboard mortgage”. With a family springboard mortgage, you can take out a mortgage that’s up to 100% of the property’s purchase price. At the same time, a family member opens a savings account with the lender that’s linked to the mortgage. The family member will then put at least 10% of the purchase price into this savings account as security on the mortgage, thereby essentially providing a deposit. Several lenders offer similar mortgages under different names.
Do Any Lenders Offer 80% or 90% Mortgages to First Time Buyers?
Do I Qualify as a First Time Home-buyer?
Does Being a First-Time Homebuyer Affect My Mortgage?
Who Are the Best Mortgage Lenders for First-Time Buyers?
What is a ‘decision in principle’?
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You may have to pay an early repayment charge to your existing lender if you remortgage.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1%, but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.
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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1%, but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.
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Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1%, but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.
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Speak to an Adviser to help find you an affordable deal. Start your application now to take advantage of cheaper rates.
We'll Save You Time
Your time is valuable. We'll manage your application for you. That way, you can focus on more
important things.
We're Trusted Experts
Let us manage all the stressful bits for you. That way, you can focus on finding your new home
Relax - We'll Do The Work
We'll secure your mortgage and can help find you conveyancers, insurance and protection cover to complete your mortgage journey.
The Bank of England is expected to increase the Base Rate soon - which means lenders may increase interest rates and repayments may become more expensive.
Some lenders have started to increase their rates already.
This means that you could save money on your repayments by finding a deal at a lower rate.
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Mortgage Rates May Rise Further
The Bank of England is expected to increase the Base Rate soon - which means lenders may increase interest rates and repayments may become more expensive.
Some lenders have started to increase their rates already.
This means that you could save money on your repayments by finding a deal at a lower rate.
Don’t miss out! Find out how much you could save.
Speak to one of our mortgage experts for a no obligation quote.
Mortgage Rates May Rise Further
Bespoke Mortgage Advice - Every Step Of The Way
First Conversation with Adviser
When you phone us, you can either arrange a phone appointment with your adviser or a face-to-face meeting – whatever suits you. Your adviser will ask you some questions then go away and find you the best deal for your circumstances and future needs. They’ll organise a follow up during which they’ll present you with what they’ve found.
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Decision in Principle
Once you’re happy with your adviser's recommendation, they’ll go about securing your DIP (Decision in Principle) - which is basically a promise from the lender that they’ll loan you money on the condition that the information you’ve provided is correct and subject to a valuation of the property.
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Mortgage Offer
If the lender is happy with everything they’ve found, they’ll send you a mortgage offer. They’ll also send us a copy.
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Conveyancing
After you’ve accepted your mortgage offer, you’ll go through the legal part of the process, known as conveyancing. This is where the solicitors/conveyancers draw up contracts and organise the actual, legal purchase of the property. You’ll also need to arrange buildings insurance at this stage, making sure it’s in place from exchange.
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Exchange and Completion
Once everything is in place, your conveyancer/solicitor will exchange contracts with the seller’s conveyancer/solicitor. It’s at this point that you put down your deposit and are legally bound to buy the property. You’ll lose your deposit if you pull out after exchange. The purchase completes when money is transferred on an agreed-upon date. This is when you get the keys to your new home!
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Offer on Property
After you’ve secured a DIP (Decision in Principle), you’ll be in a great position to make an offer on a property. Sellers like DIPs. They show you can afford the purchase. What’s more, the fact that you’ve already started preparing for the transaction highlights to them that you’re serious in your intention to buy.
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Pre-Application and Submission
Following the acceptance of your offer, we’ll send you some information which explains all the documents we need to submit to the lender. You’ll be assigned a client relationship manager who’ll check and submit certified copies of your documents; they’ll liaise with both you and the lender. Your adviser will then submit the fully packaged mortgage application.
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The Mortgage Steps To Securing Your First Home
Lender Underwriting and Valuation
The lender will underwrite your application; this basically means they’ll verify that the information you’ve provided is correct and review all your documents for themselves. They’ll also instruct a valuation for their purposes on the property you want to buy to make sure there are no significant problems with it.
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Expert First Time Buyer Advice
Every Step Of The Way
We'll Find You A Better Deal
Speak to an Adviser to help find you an affordable deal. Start your application now to take advantage of cheaper rates.
We'll Save You Time
Your time is valuable. We'll manage your application for you. That way, you can focus on more
important things.
We're Trusted Experts
Let us manage all the stressful bits for you. That way, you can focus on finding your new home
Relax - We'll Do The Work
We'll secure your mortgage and can help find you conveyancers, insurance and protection cover to complete your mortgage journey.
Lender Underwriting and Valuation
The lender will underwrite your application; this basically means they’ll verify that the information you’ve provided is correct and review all your documents for themselves. They’ll also instruct a valuation for their purposes on the property you want to buy to make sure there are no significant problems with it.
Mortgage Offer
If the lender is happy with everything they’ve found, they’ll send you a mortgage offer. They’ll also send us a copy.
Conveyancing
After you’ve accepted your mortgage offer, you’ll go through the legal part of the process, known as conveyancing. This is where the solicitors/conveyancers draw up contracts and organise the actual, legal purchase of the property. You’ll also need to arrange buildings insurance at this stage, making sure it’s in place from exchange.
Exchange and Completion
Once everything is in place, your conveyancer/solicitor will exchange contracts with the seller’s conveyancer/solicitor. It’s at this point that you put down your deposit and are legally bound to buy the property. You’ll lose your deposit if you pull out after exchange. The purchase completes when money is transferred on an agreed-upon date. This is when you get the keys to your new home.
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