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How to prepare for a mortgage application

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
You must show the lender proof of income and ID to get a mortgage. Preparing your documents early and sending them all at once is a good idea to speed up the process. Some lenders won't accept self-printed
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A Comprehensive Guide to Conveyancing Process for Buying a Property with a Gifted Deposit

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
This guide is for those planning to purchase their first home using a gifted deposit from family. It explains the additional information your conveyancer will require and the legal process involved. It applies to properties
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Navigating the Buying Process: Who’s Who in the Home Buying Journey

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
When you purchase a property, you will interact with many individuals with different roles. We have explained who they are and their responsibilities to help you prepare for the process.
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The Ultimate Guide to Joint Mortgages: Everything You Need to Know

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
When buying a house, people often team up with their friends, family, or partner to buy a property together, requiring them to apply for a joint mortgage.
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An Essential Guide to the Types of Mortgage for Home Buyers

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
Choosing the right mortgage from the numerous options that cater to individual circumstances can be difficult. However, understanding mortgage-related terminology and the various types of deals
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Shared Ownership Mortgages: An Affordable Path to Homeownership

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
Shared Ownership is a housing scheme that supports buyers who cannot afford the full deposit for a home that meets their requirements. The scheme enables you to acquire a portion of the property's value
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Government Schemes for First Time Buyers: Your Guide to Affordable Housing

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
This section will explore the different Government schemes available for first time buyers, such as the mortgage guarantee scheme and Shared Ownership, and provide information about the eligibility criteria for
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How to Get a Mortgage: A Beginner’s Guide to Homeownership

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
efore searching for your new home, it's important to determine your monthly mortgage budget. Review your monthly bank statement to understand your incoming and outgoing finances and
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Understanding Mortgages: How Do Mortgages Work?

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
A mortgage is a type of loan specifically designed to assist you in purchasing a property. To obtain a mortgage, you typically must provide a down payment of at least 5% of the property's value. The remaining
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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the Help to Buy Scheme

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
n 2013, the Government introduced Help to Buy, a scheme to assist first-time buyers in purchasing their first property. The scheme's final iteration, which stopped accepting applications on October 31st, 2022
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The Ultimate Guide to Get on the Property Ladder

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 4, 2023
It can be difficult to purchase your first home, especially in areas with high property prices. Fortunately, there are various ways you can overcome this challenge. One option is to use government schemes
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Understanding Specialist Mortgage Products

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 3, 2023
Specialised mortgages are available to cater to your needs if you don't fit the standard borrower profile or are purchasing an unconventional property. There is a large variety of mortgages available
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Understanding the True Cost of Buying a House: A Comprehensive Guide

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 3, 2023
It is important to understand that purchasing property, regardless of size, comes with high costs beyond just the…
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Understanding 95% and 90% Mortgages: A Comprehensive Guide

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 3, 2023
To buy a property with a 90% or 95% mortgage, you can deposit just 10% or 5%, respectively and borrow the rest. These types of mortgages are commonly referred to as having a 90% or 95% loan-to-value (LTV) ratio
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Soft Credit Check vs Hard Credit Check What's the Real Difference
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Understanding Tracker Mortgages: How Do They Work?

  • byCredit Score UK
  • Updated June 1, 2023
A tracker mortgage has a variable interest rate that changes depending on an external interest rate, usually the…
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