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If you’re a first-time buyer and keen to get on the housing ladder, there are a number of steps you can take to help you secure the home of your dreams and take the stress out of the moving process.
Here are our top tips for first-time buyers:
Our mortgage affordability and mortgage repayment calculators will show you what your monthly costs are likely to be and what size mortgage you could be offered – be prepared!
By pumping some or all of your savings into your deposit, you’ll reduce your loan to value (LTV) ratio (the amount you need to borrow in relation to the price of your new home) and increase your chances of getting a better interest rate.
If you want to reduce the interest you pay on your mortgage and clear your loan more quickly, use any disposable income to make higher repayments. Make sure you check out whether you’ll be penalised before overpaying first, although most lenders will allow you to overpay up to a certain limit of your outstanding balance each year.
There are several options that might be open to you to help you secure your dream home. Research Help to Buy, shared ownership and starter homes schemes to see if they apply to your purchase.
Your mortgage lender will want to know you can afford your mortgage repayments so try to boost your deposit and cut out any unnecessary expenditure and improve your credit score before you apply.
If you’re a first-time buyer our team of local expert mortgage advisers can help – call us on 08454 500200 or click here to make an enquiry.
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.
My request to renew my existing mortgage with Mortgage Decisions was superbly handled by David who is a most knowledgeable person. I was impressed with his professionalism and his attention to detail. The end to end process was explained throughout by David in particular the various options available to me. This is the second time that Mortgage Decisions have assisted with my mortgage and I wouldn’t hesitate in asking them again in the future.
BarneyAmazing experience!!! I can't thank Jack and Russell enough for all they have done!!! Kept informed every step and felt very supported by them thank you!!
Kerry SToby was absolutely a knight in shining armour. Every step of the way he explained everything, he understood my situation and it felt like he was holding my hand through some turbulent times. I can't thank him enough.
Sarah JJack and Russell were absolutely amazing and helped me secure my first mortgage with no problems at all. As a first time and solo buyer it is all very daunting but they explained everything to me and I could trust that I was in good hands regarding the securing of my mortgage offer. Their communication was brilliant as I usually had a response to any questions within a day and my mortgage offer came through so fast. Thank you!
Chelsea WThroughout my process I have liaised with Toby and Louis. Always professional, friendly and informative every step of the way. Keeping me updated at all times in what is a most exciting time for me. Am so very grateful. Thankyou!!!
Caroline
