A mortgage generally has a 30 year term but can be shorter or longer. The loan is secured against the value of the asset you are borrowing on until it is fully paid. If you do not keep up to date with your mortgage repayments the lender could repossess your home.
All of the major high street banks and building societies offer mortgages but each have different criteria to meet. It is also possible to work with a mortgages broker who will look at the entire marketplace to place you with the best lender that suits your personal circumstances.
The mortgage application is usually a staged process whereby the mortgage lender will initially assess your affordability with a range of questions. This is usually very brief and does not take in to account a wide range of factors that they then apply to the second stage.
The second stage is where the full application is processed by the lender as an official case. They will conduct a series of verification checks and ask you to provide proof of your income. This usually includes passing a range of questions that assess your ability to repay a mortgage under difficult circumstances.
A mortgage generally has a 30 year term but can be shorter or longer. The loan is secured against the value of the asset you are borrowing on until it is fully paid. If you do not keep up to date with your mortgage repayments the lender could repossess your home.
All of the major high street banks and building societies offer mortgages but each have different criteria to meet. It is also possible to work with a mortgages broker who will look at the entire marketplace to place you with the best lender that suits your personal circumstances.
The mortgage application is usually a staged process whereby the mortgage lender will initially assess your affordability with a range of questions. This is usually very brief and does not take in to account a wide range of factors that they then apply to the second stage.
The second stage is where the full application is processed by the lender as an official case. They will conduct a series of verification checks and ask you to provide proof of your income. This usually includes passing a range of questions that assess your ability to repay a mortgage under difficult circumstances.
Price Matters
The cost of rent is increasing year on year at the same rate as the cost of living. Putting money aside to get out of rented accommodation is problematic as there often is not any disposable income left over.
We advise you to seek professional financial advice from an independent company to clarify all the details to ensure you are getting the best deal possible when lending.
A mortgage broker will be able to help you through the full mortgage application process. If you already own a property it may be worth reading our Remortgage process.
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