First Time Buyer Mortgages in Exeter
First Time Buyer Mortgages
Step One - Free initial consultation
Step Two - How much deposit will I need?
Typically, First-Time Buyers will have a small deposit to put towards their first mortgage. The smallest deposit you can usually use to get a mortgage in the current market is 5%.
Step Three – Let us arrange for an Agreement in Principle for You.
Few lenders offer actual mortgages if you've no property in place - they offer a “Mortgage in Principle” (MIP) or an “Agreement in Principle” (AIP). This provisionally lets you know how much you can borrow, subject to finding a suitable property in a specified time.
An Agreement or Mortgage in Principle is an important step in applying for a mortgage. It gives an indication of whether a lender could lend you the amount you need to borrow. Lenders use a soft credit check to do this, which has no impact on your credit file. The process is relatively speedy and requires some personal information, including details of your income and financial commitments,
this information is used in the strictest confidence.
Getting an Agreement/Mortgage in Principle does not mean you are committing to apply to that lender for a mortgage.
However, once you have one, you'll be ready to discuss all the options we can offer.
Step Four – Making an application.
Once you have found your property, you are then in a position to make a formal application. At this point we will review the market for you to ensure you have the best and most suitable product.
We very much hope that you will appoint us as your chosen Mortgage Advisers. As part of the service we offer, we have a team of expert support and administration staff who will process your application, progress your offer and chase any queries. We will hold your hand through to completion, working with you, your Estate Agents and Solicitors, making the process as smooth as possible. This saves hours of your time waiting on calls and chasing a wide circle of people during office hours and most importantly takes the stress away from you and makes the process much more efficient.
Step Five - Move into your new house!
You have completed! Pick up the keys and enjoy your new home!!
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Gifted Deposits
A gifted deposit is a sum of money that is typically given by a family member forming all or part of a deposit for somebody wanting to buy a property. It is possible for friends to gift money to enable someone to buy a property, but is less favourable for lenders.
There are some points to consider
• The person gifting the money should seek independent legal advice to understand they will have no interest in the property and no right to get their money back.
• It is possible to loan money to family and have it repaid on sale of the property i.e. take a legal charge over the property. Again, seeking independent legal advice is a must and this would also have to be agreed by the mortgage provider.
• The mortgage product won’t change because of the gifted deposit as most lenders are ok with family gifts however, not all will be happy with 3rd party gifts (friends).
• The person gifting the money will need to complete a gifted deposit letter or sometimes lenders have their own form to complete.
• The lender and or solicitor will wish to see a bank statement or something to confirm where the gifted money is coming from (standard money laundering checks).
• The gifted deposit can be used in conjunction with the applicant’s own savings or the help to buy scheme.
Please see the details below of how to Contact Us and we will be delighted to help you with any specific queries you may have regarding deposits or any other matter relating to your house purchase.
Problems with Adverse Credit?
A poor credit rating can be a major barrier to getting a mortgage, but the good news is, there are lenders who are prepared to help those whose applications may be refused elsewhere. It might not seem fair but even having a big deposit in place and a decent salary isn’t enough to guarantee you a mortgage, if you have a poor credit history.
Banks and building societies are cautious about who they lend to, so they always check credit reports carefully to see if potential mortgage customers have defaulted on any debt payments in the past. They will also look for any County Court Judgments (CCJs) against you, or if you have ever filed for bankruptcy. In any of these scenarios apply, the chances are you won’t be eligible for some mortgage deals that are on offer – even if your financial problems occurred in the past few years.
There are some mortgages however, which are specifically designed for those whose credit history is far from perfect. Our team of expert Advisers will give you advice about the most appropriate mortgage and/or lender to apply to. As fully independent brokers we will look at all the options available to you.
If you think you may have a poor credit history or an adverse credit rating, you can obtain a free credit report from one of the following.
Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Once you have your report, email it to us at info@swmortgages.com giving details of the type of mortgage you require and your personal circumstances, and one of our specialist advisors will be in contact to discuss your specific situation.