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The Bank of England could change the Base Rate at any point - 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 by securing a lower rate now - even if your current deal doesn't finish for up to 6 months.
Don’t miss out! Find out how much you could save.
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The Bank of England could change the Base Rate at any point - 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 by securing a lower rate now - even if your current deal doesn't finish for up to 6 months.
Don’t miss out! Find out how much you could save.
Speak to one of our mortgage experts for a no obligation quote.
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FAQs
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?
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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 position to make an offer on a property. DIPs are necessary to show you can afford the purchase and demonstrate that you’re serious in your intention to buy.
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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 will be a point of contact between yourself and the lender.
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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
Once the lender has completed and satisfied their checks and the property valuation, they will issue your formal mortgage offer.
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 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 solicitor will exchange contracts with the seller’s solicitor. It’s at this point that you put down your deposit and the sale is legally bound. 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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