Mortgages
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What is a Gifted Deposit?
Read more: What is a Gifted Deposit?You family or friends may be willing to gift you money to help with the deposit towards purchasing a property. The lender will want to ensure this gift is not being loaned to you, and the person giving you the deposit will not retain any interest in the property. Typically a lender will want a…
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What is a deposit?
Read more: What is a deposit?A deposit is the amount of money you are using to purchase a property alongside the mortgage. A higher deposit will mean a lower loan to value which will mean you maybe able to get a lower interest rate for your mortgage
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What is an AIP?
Read more: What is an AIP?An Agreement in Principle (or Decision in Principle) is the first step towards having your new mortgage approved. You will need to confirm to the lender your income, outgoings and what you require from your mortgage. The lender will use this information to assess whether the mortgage is affordable and also complete a credit check.…
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What is a mortgage?
Read more: What is a mortgage?A mortgage is a loan that a lender secures against your property. A mortgage can be used to buy a property or re arrange existing finance.
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What is bridging finace?
Read more: What is bridging finace?Bridging finance is short term lending usually secured against an asset like a property. You may require bridging finance if you need quick access to funds or the property you are buying needs some renovation before being suitable for a mortgage lender to be prepared to lend on. We would need to refer you to…
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What is a Self Build mortgage?
Read more: What is a Self Build mortgage?Building your own home from scratch is the dream for many people. However financing it can be the thing of nightmares if you do not know where to go. Self build mortgages have become a niche due to lack of demand and concerns over the risk from some lenders. However have a good whole of…
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What is a a guarantor mortgage?
Read more: What is a a guarantor mortgage?Guarantor mortgages can help you buy a home even if you have no deposit or your financial circumstances may make it difficult. The guarantor will not own a share of the property or be named on the deeds they will however be responsible for paying the mortgage should you not be able to. They will…
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What is a let to buy?
Read more: What is a let to buy?A let to buy mortgage is a mortgage arranged on your current residential property so that you can rent it out and purchase a new home. Depending on your circumstances you may be able to raise money on your existing property to help fund a new purchase rather than needing to sell. There are specific…
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What is a buy to let?
Read more: What is a buy to let?A buy to let mortgage is a mortgage on a property that you plan to let out. Typically the amount being lent is calculated using the rental income the property will receive as well as the property value rather than your own personal income. There have been many changes in the buy to let market…
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What is a discount mortgage?
Read more: What is a discount mortgage?A Discount Mortgage is where a lender offers a discount on another rate, typically the SVR, for a specified time. Usually this is for 2,3 or 5 years. As this is linked to the SVR, if the SVR was to move up or down in rate, your monthly payments would also increase or decrease accordingly.
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How do you choose the right mortgage as a first-time buyer?
Read more: How do you choose the right mortgage as a first-time buyer?If you’ve spent an evening flicking between mortgage comparison websites and ended up with more questions than answers, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common experiences first-time buyers describe when they come to us. The numbers look similar on the surface, and yet somehow each one feels like a different puzzle. The…
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Buying your first home in London
Read more: Buying your first home in LondonWhat can you afford, and where should you buy? Where to start as a first-time buyer in London Knowing where to start can be the hardest part of buying your first home in London. Prices are high, competition is real, and the process involves more steps (and more costs) than most people expect. If you’ve…
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Government Schemes That Can Help You Buy Your First Home
Read more: Government Schemes That Can Help You Buy Your First HomeWhether you’re struggling to save a deposit or need help finding affordable housing, these 2025 schemes could help turn your homeownership dream into a reality.
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Should You Buy or Rent in the Current UK Housing Market?
Read more: Should You Buy or Rent in the Current UK Housing Market?This guide breaks down the pros and cons of buying and renting, along with the key factors to consider, helping you make a well-informed decision in today’s housing market.