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First Time Buyer
If you're thinking about buying your
first home you're probably finding the whole process
of choosing the right mortgage and actually buying
your ideal home rather daunting? So what do you need
to know to get onto the first rung of the property
ladder?
The first step is to contact us and we
will advise you on the mortgage options available to
you.
In the meantime we've outlined below
some background information on mortgages for first
time buyers that we hope you'll find useful.
How much can you
borrow?
The amount of mortgage you can get
depends on your income.
As a rough guide the usual multiples are
3.25 times the gross salary of single borrowers. A
couple can get 3.25 times the first income plus one
times the second income. However, you could get 2.5
times the combined income of both of you. These
multiples do vary from lender to lender so it is worth
talking to us, the experts, to find out what is
available.
Once you add to this the amount that you
can afford to pay as a deposit, you have the amount
you can pay for your first property.
Some lenders offer very good deals for
first time buyers, where for example there is more
flexibility, and no deposit required.
Any other
costs?
It is also worth remembering the
additional costs, on top of your deposit and mortgage
that you will be expected to pay.
For example, you will have to pay stamp
duty, which is 1% of the purchase price for properties
between £125,001 and £250,000, then 3% up to £500,000
and 4% on properties over £500,000, for properties up
to £125,000 you do not have to pay stamp duty.
Plus you will have to pay for the survey
and the valuation on the property, plus solicitor's
fees.
You may also have to pay an arrangement
fee for the mortgage and a Higher Lending Charge -
which is insurance for the lender for you defaulting
on your payments when your property is worth less than
the loan. Add all these costs to the cost of your
property and you may need a mortgage of 105% or more,
which is possible.
What can we
offer you?
As we have access to thousands of
mortgages, including many excellent deals with a huge
range of lenders, we can offer you a wide range of
first time buyer mortgages with some special features:
- No savings or deposit, no problem!*
- Borrow as much as 125% of the purchase price of
the property which can be a mix of secured and
unsecured borrowing
- The ability to self certify up to 90% of the
purchase price of the property
- Products available which can ignore all credit
commitments
- Cashback mortgages available
- Help with costs including no legal and
arrangement fees*
- Ability to accept family gifted deposits
- Clients with adverse credit considered
*free legals dependant on individual
circumstances
*for no deposit a higher lending
charge may apply
Whatever your mortgage requirements,
we're certain we can find the mortgage for you.
So if you have found your ideal home,
but need help reaching that all important first rung
of the property ladder, talk to us today!
Re-mortgage
Many of us are looking for a better
mortgage deal, or would like to release some of the
equity in our home but the process is often not as
easy as it first appears.
So what do you need to know before you
seriously consider remortgaging?
Where to
start?
The first step is to contact us and we
can advise you on the best remortgaging options.
We will work with you to check the terms
and conditions of your existing mortgage. These will
tell if you are tied-in to your mortgage deal or if
there are any early repayment charges. You can then
decide if it is worth switching to a different rate or
stay put until the penalties have expired.
Which deal to
choose?
There are broadly four types of deal on
offer that we can talk you through in more detail and
find out which option suits you best.
- Fixed-rate schemes - ideal for people who want
certainty and must be able to regulate how much they
will be spending each month.
- Discounted loans - offer a reduction off the
standard variable rate for a set period. If rates
fall, the rate you will pay will go down but if
rates rise, so do your payments.
- A capped-rate loan - sets a limit on the rate
you will pay. If rates rise, your payments will not
go above that level but if rates fall below the cap
so will your repayments
- Flexible mortgages - allow you to overpay and
underpay when you choose, without penalty. This is
ideal for people who have fluctuating incomes or who
want to clear their mortgage early.
How do I
apply?
We will of course guide you through the
whole remortgaging process, which will include:
- A 'redemption statement' will be obtained from
your existing lender telling them how much you owe.
- An application form from your new lender will
need to be completed, along with details about your
income such as bank statements, payslips, P60 form,
mortgage statements and proof of identity.
- Your new lender values your home.
- Subject to all the paperwork being satisfactory,
the lender will issue a mortgage offer which will
contain the amount of the mortgage and the terms
that they will offer you.
- Solicitors will need to be instructed at this
point to arrange the legal documentation, leading
through to completion of the loan.
How long does it
take?
The whole process should take about a
month to complete.
Once you have received a completion
statement from your solicitor or new lender, the
process has finished and your new mortgage is in
place, congratulations!
What can we
offer you?
As we have access to thousands of
mortgages including exclusive deals with a huge range
of lenders, we can offer a wide range of remortgage
offers with some special features:
- The ability to raise extra monies to clear
credit cards and loans
- Fees-free products available
- The ability to raise capital for all purposes
including business reasons
- Market leading remortgage deals available
Whatever your mortgage requirements,
we're certain we can find the mortgage for you.
So if you want a better mortgage deal,
or would like to release some of the equity in your
home, talk to us today!
Buy-to-let
Buy-to-Let in recent years has become an
increasingly popular mortgage option for those wishing
to invest in residential rental property.
However, some potential investors are
put off entering the buy-to-let market due to the
popular perception that buy-to-let mortgages are
expensive.
Buy-to-Let - the
story today
This popular misconception no longer
holds true as lenders today are now offering
increasingly competitive rates, which in many cases
are generally not significantly higher than those on
standard mortgages.
Landlords also have a choice between
interest only and repayment mortgages. However,
buy-to-let mortgages do differ in several important
ways from standard mortgages.
A major difference is the criteria
lenders apply when considering approving a loan.
Buy-to-let mortgage lenders base their decisions on
whether or not to approve a loan on the likely rental
income from the property and not the applicants'
income.
In order to secure finance, rental
income generally needs to be at least 125% of the
mortgage repayment.
What can we
offer you?
As we have access to thousands of
mortgages,the ability to negotiate exclusive deals
with a huge range of lenders, we can offer a wide
range of buy-to-let mortgages with some special
features:
- From as little as 15% deposit required
- First time buyers buy-to-let products available
- No minimum personal income required
- Buy-to-let remortgage packages, including fees
free
- Generous rental calculations available as low as
100% of the monthly mortgage payment
- Ltd company buy-to-lets
- Clients with adverse credit can be accepted
- Buy-to-lets for large portfolios and
professional landlord schemes
Whatever your mortgage requirements,
we're certain we can find the mortgage for you.
So if you are planning to invest in
buy-to-let, move your mortgage to, or remortgaging an
existing buy-to-let property, talk to us today!.
Buy-to-let mortgages are NOT regulated
by the Financial Services Authority
Credit Problems
Are you struggling to get finance due to
your poor credit history? Do you have CCJs, Defaults,
Mortgage Arrears, Repossessions or have been bankrupt?
If you just want to deal with a truly
reputable company that can get you a good deal on your
mortgage, despite your past or present financial
circumstances, then contact us today.
We will fully assess your financial
circumstances and run through the mortgage options
available to you.
What can we
offer you?
As we have access to thousands of
mortgages including many exclusive deals with a huge
range of lenders, we can offer a wide range of poor
credit history mortgages with some special features:
- The ability to self-certify up to 90% of the
purchase price of the property
- The ability to buy-to-let up to 85% of the
purchase price of the property
- We can accept all levels and types of adverse
credit including CCJs, Defaults, Mortgage Arrears,
Repossessions and bankruptcy
- Can also deal with Right to buy, Let to buy and
Shared Ownership
Whatever your mortgage requirements,
we're certain we can find the mortgage for you.
So if you are struggling to get finance
and finding that your past or present financial
circumstances are making finding a home loan
difficult, talk to us today!
The overall cost for comparison is 7.6%
APR.
Self-Cert
Are you having trouble finding a
mortgage because you're self-employed or have an
irregular income?
Then a self-certification mortgage may
be the mortgage option for you. But do you qualify for
this type of mortgage?
To find out more contact us and we'll
advise you on the self-cert mortgage process and if
this is the option for you.
But in the meantime we've outlined below
some background information on self-cert mortgages
that we hope you'll find useful.
So what exactly
is a self cert mortgage?
In a nutshell a self-cert mortgage
allows you the borrower to certify your own earnings
without having to supply proof of income
documentation, such as pay slips or fully audited
accounts.
With around 15% of the UK population now
being self employed, self-cert mortgages are becoming
increasingly popular.
As the market becomes increasingly
competitive, the deals available are just getting
better and better.
Is self cert the
mortgage solution for you?
Self-cert mortgages are ideally suited
to those who are self-employed, or employed but have
an irregular income, due for example to bonuses and
commission. They are also ideal for those who have
several jobs, are seasonal wage earners or those who
regularly undertake contract work.
What can we
offer you?
As we have access to thousands of
mortgages and excellent deals with a huge range of
lenders, we can offer a wide range of self-cert
mortgages with some special features:
- Loans with no income checks up to 90% of the
purchase price of the property
- Available for the employed and self employed
- Those trading for just one year can be accepted
- Available to those with more than one job or
pension based income
- True self-certification mortgages available up
to 90% of the purchase price of the property
Whatever your employment situation,
we're certain we can find the mortgage for you.
So if you're having trouble finding a
mortgage because you're self-employed or have an
irregular income, then talk to us today!
The overall cost for comparison is 7.6%
APR.
Commercial
Do you want to purchase or develop your
own business premises?
Or do you simply need finance for
investment purposes to buy or develop residential and
commercial property for the rental market?
Alternatively, are you planning to
purchase a commercial property for investment purposes
or need finance to develop and refurbish the property
you are currently renting?
Then contact us today and we will advise
you on the best options available for your business.
What can we
offer you?
As we have access to thousands of
excellent deals with a huge range of lenders, we can
offer a wide range of commercial mortgages with some
special features:
- Mortgages available for individual investors,
large Plcs, Partnerships, Ltd companies and large
residential investment properties
- A wide variety of properties considered
including hotels, restaurants, shops, nursing homes
and post offices amongst others
- Borrow up to 85% of the purchase price.
- No minimum or maximum loan size
- Can allow capital raising on existing commercial
property
- Professional lending facilities which match
individual borrowers needs
Whatever your mortgage requirements,
we're certain we can find the commercial mortgage to
best suit the needs of your business.
So if you want to purchase, expand or
re-finance a property-based business or investment,
then talk to us today!
Commercial mortgages are NOT regulated
by the Financial Services Authority
The overall cost for
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