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Mortgage advice in Edinburgh for first time buyers

Dreaming of owning your own home? Mortgage Advice Bureau is your partner in all things mortgages and protection. Our network of expert advisers offer personalised advice, helping you find the right mortgage which aligns with your unique needs and circumstances.

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Get mortgage ready

If you’re looking for a 100% or a low deposit mortgage, we’re here to help. We’ll help you go over your affordability, debt, and credit score to make sure you’re ready. 

Saving For A Deposit

CCJ or IVA

Getting a mortgage if you have a CCJ or IVA is possible, and our advisers have access to a range of specialist lenders to help. 

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Incentive schemes

Let us help you take advantages of incentive schemes to help you buy with a small deposit. From the mortgage guarantee scheme to Shared Ownership and Own New, you’ve got options. 

About Mortgage Advice Bureau

With more than 2,000 expert advisers across the UK, Mortgage Advice Bureau are perfectly placed to help you find a mortgage that works for you. Get expert, award-winning advice in Edinburgh today.

Call us on: 0131 603 4442

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Mortgage Calculators

Our mortgage calculators are here to make things easier for you. Designed to help you work out how much you could borrow, your repayments and more, which gets you one step closer to owning your dream home. 

Simply enter a few key details to get an estimate.

Please note, our calculators are only an estimate and can vary depending on the lender and your personal circumstances.

To get a more accurate quote, speak to one of our advisers. They can help you make an informed decision that is right for you.

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Important information

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend on your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need mortgage advice?

Getting a mortgage is likely to be one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make, and it's important you make a choice that suits your circumstances. A mortgage adviser can search the market on your behalf and recommend the right deal for you.

How do I apply for a mortgage?

The process involves providing lots of information to lenders (and filling out a whole lot of forms). Being well prepared is key and can make the process move smoothly. This is where we can help do the legwork.

How do I get a mortgage if I'm self-employed?

Being self-employed doesn't mean you can't get a mortgage. Ensuring your books are all up-to-date and keeping a clear record of your finances can help strengthen your position as a borrower. In this case, we'd recommend speaking with a mortgage adviser to find out what you need to do.

What is a mortgage?

A mortgage is a term for a loan that helps you buy a home. Property is expensive, unfortunately, and few of us have hundreds of thousands of pounds lying around. This is where lenders come into play. 

What is protection?

Protection secures your family and home against the worst-case scenario. It's also important to note that your needs are likely to change throughout your life. Perhaps you're moving jobs, starting a family, or even downsizing. These are all things you need to consider when looking for protection.

How much of a deposit will I need?

The amount will usually need to be at least 5% of the value of the property you’re hoping to buy. What's more, the bigger your deposit, the smaller the mortgage you’ll need to take out to pay for the rest of the property's value.

Our borrowing calculator can give you an idea of how much you can borrow based on your deposit.

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Emma Haughey - GBR
Amazing service thank you highly recommend
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Saimah Mehdi - GBR
Excellent service provided
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Harvey Swift
Perfect service couldn’t fault them - even when the house buying chain fell through Darren Bedingfield was very helpful and reachable and was able to sort it all out for me. Would definitely recommend to first time buyers like myself.
Posted 02 Apr 2026
A Valued Customer
Sean and Sue are very helpful and made renewing our mortgage a very easy time. They got the best deal for us and everything ran smoothly. Would definitely recommend Sean.
Posted 02 Apr 2026
Kelly Hyatt - GBR
Superb service as always! Highly recommend.
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Progress Ikpefua - GBR
Excellent team. Very proactive. Pleasant and patient when communicating to clients. I will recommend them anytime.
Posted 02 Apr 2026
Luschia Laws-Saunders
Jon couldn’t have been more helpful and supportive. He was professional at all times and made us feel comfortable and completely put our minds at rest. He managed to do everything within an extremely short time frame- without him, we wouldn’t have been able to put an offer on the house we wanted. Thank you Jon
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