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The Mortgage Steps To Securing 

Your First Home

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?

Lenders do offer products at 80% or 90% LTV (loan-to-value) to First Time Buyers as well as all other homebuyers.

   

Do I Qualify as a First Time Home-buyer?

To qualify as a First Time Buyer, you must have never acquired a major interest in a residential property or land in the UK or anywhere else in the world. 

   

Does Being a First-Time Homebuyer Affect My Mortgage?

In the past there were special products with extra incentives for first-time buyers. Nowadays, lenders tend to offer their best products to all borrowers, so don’t limit yourself to “First Time Buyer products” only.

   

Who Are the Best Mortgage Lenders for First-Time Buyers?

No one lender is the ultimate first-time buyer mortgage provider. Lenders offer all kinds of products and rates. What suits you best will depend on your situation and needs. If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, give us a no obligation call and speak to an adviser.

   

What is a ‘decision in principle’?

This is a statement from your mortgage lender that tells you how much money it is prepared to lend you.
  • 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.

    Danielle Khiabani

  • Mortgage process was so quick and straightforward, mortgage offer with my solicitor within 3 days - highly recommend.

    Jo Greenway

  • Absolutely brilliant service. Listened to our concerns and really helped us out when others wouldn't. Would not go anywhere else. Excellent professional manner who thinks about the individual and responds to individual needs. Thank you for making it as painless as possible. Would highly recommend.

    Claire Betts

  • 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.

    Danielle Khiabani

  • Mortgage process was so quick and straightforward, mortgage offer with my solicitor within 3 days - highly recommend.

    Jo Greenway

  • Absolutely brilliant service. Listened to our concerns and really helped us out when others wouldn't. Would not go anywhere else. Excellent professional manner who thinks about the individual and responds to individual needs. Thank you for making it as painless as possible. Would highly recommend.

    Claire Betts

  • 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.

    Danielle Khiabani

  • Mortgage process was so quick and straightforward, mortgage offer with my solicitor within 3 days - highly recommend.

    Jo Greenway

  • Absolutely brilliant service. Listened to our concerns and really helped us out when others wouldn't. Would not go anywhere else. Excellent professional manner who thinks about the individual and responds to individual needs. Thank you for making it as painless as possible. Would highly recommend.

    Claire Betts

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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. 

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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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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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