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If youâre looking to buy your first home, chances are finding out how to get a mortgage is pretty high on your to-do list.
As a mortgage is a big financial commitment, itâs important to carefully consider your options, to make sure you choose the right product for you.
Weâve broken down the process to help you to get one step closer to a mortgage offer, and of course, your brand-new front door.
Step 1: Check your credit score
There are many things mortgage lenders will take into account when deciding whether, and how much, to lend to you. Your credit score is important as itâs often the first things lenders will look at to give an indication of how well youâve handled money in the past.
You can read more about how lenders will use your credit score when youâre applying for a mortgage, as well as ways you can check, and improve, your current score.
Step 2: Consider the types of mortgages available
When it comes to mortgages, thereâs no one size fits all, so itâs important to consider your options.
Fixed-rate mortgages will guarantee you a set rate of interest for a fixed period, while tracker and Standard Variable Rate mortgages are usually linked to the Bank of Englandâs Base Rate, so can change over time.
You can read more about the different types of mortgages available here, along with some of their pros and cons.
Itâs worth noting that around 95% of all new mortgage loans taken out in 2022 were on a fixed rate.
Step 3: Consider your mortgage term
As well as the type of mortgage you take out, youâll also want to consider the mortgage term. This refers to the number of years itâll take to repay the loan. A longer mortgage term will mean lower monthly repayments, but it will also mean youâll pay interest over a longer period, too.
Most lenders will offer longer terms to help spread the cost of a mortgage over 30 to 40 years, or more, depending on your age.
When you apply for a mortgage, you can choose the term you think you can most comfortably afford.
You can read more about repayment terms here.
Step 4: Work out how much you can afford
It may sound obvious, but itâs important to take the time to consider all of your outgoings, alongside the level of monthly repayment you might be comfortable putting towards your mortgage.
You can calculate your estimated monthly mortgage repayments using Rightmove's affordability calculator here.
Step 5: Work out how much you could borrow
A mortgage calculator can be a great tool to give you an idea of how much you could borrow, based on the size of your deposit, and your income. But thatâs not the only thing a lender takes into account when considering how much theyâre prepared to loan to you.
Read more about lendersâ affordability assessments here, as well as how they work out how much they will loan to you.
Step 6: Apply for a Mortgage in Principle
Whether youâre buying on your own or with another person, you can apply for a Mortgage in Principle. Itâs worth noting that this isnât a full mortgage offer, but it can be really helpful when youâre looking to buy a home, as itâs a good indicator of how much a lender is prepared to loan to you.
After youâve completed the application, youâll be given a personalised result showing how much you could borrow with a mortgage. Keep all of the associated paperwork handy, as youâll be able to use it when youâre ready to make a full mortgage application.
And remember â youâre not committing to anything by applying, and your credit rating wonât be affected. You can read more about the difference between a hard and soft credit check here.
Step 7: Get in touch with a mortgage broker or adviser
Photograph left to right: Hannah and Amy, Sales and Lettings Negotiators at Cavendish Residential
Though youâre able to apply for a mortgage directly with a lender yourself, you might find it helpful to use a mortgage broker or adviser when youâre applying for a mortgage.
Mortgage brokers are qualified to give independent advice, so will be well placed to tell you which is the best deal for your circumstances. They can look at a range of mortgage products for you, and help guide you through the full mortgage application process.
For more information, email amy.needham@cavendishproperty.co.uk - Amy will put you in touch with the right right mortgage advisor â
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