People come to us and say they are feeling a little anxious about the process of buying a home as a First-Time-Buyer. It’s understandable – The market has much competition, and the Estate Agents can put much pressure on you.
Here is where we may be able to assist you. Our team of experienced Mortgage Advisors in Leicester will work patiently and effectively alongside you, to ensure your property-owning dream come to life.
We search throughout thousands of Mortgage deals to find the right mortgage tailored to fit around your circumstances. From buying by yourself, with a friend/ partner, to having a mortgage dilemma, we’re usually able to help you out.
Some people come to us with a Mortgage Agreement in Principle; it’s handy for when you are ready to make an offer.
As a First-Time Buyer, you would need a minimum of 5% to put down as a deposit on your first home. Your deposit can come from your savings or even a gifted deposit from a friend or family member. In some cases, you can have a mixture of gifts and savings
Some cases, buying a property and taking out a mortgage can be cheaper than privately renting. If you’ve thought about buying the property, you’re currently in from your landlord or housing association, and it’s worth checking your eligibility for the Right-to-Buy Scheme. Speaking to your local authority should allow clarification on this.
As an expert Mortgage Broker in Leicester, we have helped many First Time Buyers in Leicester onto the property ladder, and there is rarely a situation that we have not come across. Below are some popular First Time Buyer scenarios:
Contact us to book your free mortgage consultation.
Our experienced Mortgage Advisors in Leicester love helping First Time Buyers. Right from your initial call through to getting the keys to your dream home, your dedicated Mortgage Advisor in Leicester will be by your side throughout the whole process. Ready to help answer any questions that you may have.
Unlike your Bank, we can search 1000s of mortgage deals to find the best one that suits your individual circumstances. If you like we can also help with putting offers forward to Estate Agents, conveyancing solicitors and help with deciding on what survey would be best.
Our Mortgage Advice in Leicester team is available seven days a week, morning, evening and weekends. We’re here at a time that suits you and your family.
We will take the stress away, manage all the paperwork, leaving the exciting bits to you!
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Your free mortgage consultation in Leicester will last approximately one hour. We will then recommend a mortgage for you with no obligation for you to proceed and you can decide whether or not you wish to go ahead.
As your Mortgage Broker in Leicester, we carry out a Fact Find to establish your needs prior to recommending the most suitable mortgage for you. A credit check is then required for an Agreement in Principle and then once you have provided all the relevant documentation and a valuation of the property has been carried out a formal mortgage offer can be issued
We recommend you obtain an Agreement in Principle before you start viewing properties in Leicester, to avoid disappointment. At the very latest you should obtain one prior to making an offer to assist your bargaining position
An Agreement in Principle typically lasts for between 30 and 90 days depending on the Lender. If your Agreement in Principle expires it can always be refreshed.
It can be possible to get a second mortgage on your home for debt consolidation or Home Improvements. It may also be possible to take out a mortgage on a second property if it is for your own use, the use of a family member, a holiday home or a Buy to Let in Leicester.
To purchase a house in Leicester. The minimum deposit with High Street Lenders is typically 5% but this can be higher if you have had previous credit problems.
If you have had credit problems you can still get a mortgage but you may need to put down a higher deposit than usual, perhaps 15% of the purchase price.
You can get a mortgage once you have submitted at least one year’s accounts. Most Lenders use your salary + dividend to calculate the maximum mortgage whereas others go off your net profit.
To prove income it’s usually three payslips for an employee and the latest 2 years’ accounts for self-employed. In addition, you will need to produce proof of ID, address and 3 months’ bank statements.
Our free consultation typically lasts up to an hour or so. We can turn round an agreement in principle within 24 hours and a formal mortgage offer takes about three weeks on average in Leicester.
A telephone test call where we can take some initial details and find out about your plan of action.
Enjoy finding a property!
Make an offer on the property you set your heart on – we’ll finalise your figures and help you to get a good deal.
Our mortgage recommendation. We’ll try to find you the best mortgage deal. We’ll be there to support you, right through to you getting your keys.
A telephone call where we can take some initial details and find out about your plan of action.
Enjoy finding a property!
Make an offer on the property you set your heart on – we’ll finalise your figures and help you to get a good deal.
Our mortgage recommendation. We’ll try to find you the best mortgage deal. We’ll be there to support you, right through to you getting your keys.
