First Time Buyers Bristol
Buying your first property is a significant financial commitment that needs
to be handled with care, consideration and expert advice.
There are several different types of mortgages available to purchase your first
house. These include fixed-rate mortgages, variable-rate mortgages and
tracker mortgages. Each type has its own pros and cons and we will guide you
through them.
First Time Buyer Mortgage
We pride ourselves on helping
first-time buyers through every aspect of the process, from the dealing with
solicitors and estate agents, explaining how much you can afford to borrow and how much it will cost you. We can also explain and arrange insurance and even get quotes from solicitors for you.
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In most cases first time buyers will arrange repayment mortgage where you
pay the capital and the interest each month meaning the mortgage is always
paid off at the end of the term, as long as you make your monthly repayments.
How Much Can I Borrow?
Typically you can borrow around 4.5 times your annual income less any
credit commitments and outgoings but in some cases, you may be able to
borrow up to 5.5 times your income if you are a higher earner.
How Big a Deposit Do I Need?
Typically you’ll need a minimum of a 5% deposit but the more you put in the lower the rate of interest you will pay.
Can Someone Gift Me the Deposit?
Yes. Normally it needs to come from a close relative although some lenders
allow the gift to come from a friend. They need to provide a deed of gift
stating that there are no strings.
Can Someone Help Me If I Can’t Afford The Mortgage?
Yes, in some case lenders will allow someone to act as a guarantor and use
their income. This is usually a parent. Their commitments will be taken into
account as well as their age and income. There can be implications re stamp duty if the guarantor owns another property will be a joint owner with you.
What Is A Joint Borrower Sole Owner Mortgage?
This is where a guarantor goes on the mortgage with you to boost the amount
you can borrow but they will not be an owner of the property.
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Contact us today for any questions and a free initial consultation or book
an appointment online. We can help to guide you through every aspect of buying your first home.
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We need to know your basic personal data so we can make contact with you and respond to your message, request or query. All the personal data we process is processed by our staff in the UK.
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How long do you keep my data for?
We may store your data for up to six years past the end of any business relationship, after which time it will be securely destroyed. If you would no longer like us to process your data at any time, you have the right to object to processing of your data. To do this, please contact [email protected]
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