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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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Daniela Pinna
Outstanding service! Is the second time that Mortgage Advice Bureau helped me with my mortgage and again I received an outstanding service. Daniel was amazing with me and explained me in details all my options and advise me for the best deal. I could not recommend him enough. Thank you very much again!
Posted 16 Jul 2025
Victoria Benn - Hull
Return customer to Jason Cook who originally found me my mortgage. Renewal process was simple and Jason is always at the end of an email or phone to answer any questions. Thank you!
Posted 16 Jul 2025
David Burnett - Glasgow
Outstanding service, really helpful.
Posted 16 Jul 2025
Nina Osborn - Wokinghsm
Was kept update with info . Katrina was friendly and helpful during the process .
Posted 16 Jul 2025
A Valued Customer
Carla Peel has been my mortgage advisor now for 8 years. In that time, I bought my first house in 2018, then moved in 2020 and now moving for the 3rd time in to my new house in 2025. I have upmost trust in Carla. The thought of moving home is daunting... but when you have Carla leading on it there is no concerns. She is informative, communicates at every stage, helpful and really does the job to the best of her ability. There would have to be someone come along and over me FREE service for life for me to even consider moving advisor... and even then - I don't think I ever would! She is professional, knowledgable and nothing is too small - helpful all the way. I would recommend Carla to anybody - and I openly do. I feel at ease and she takes away the stress of purchasing property. I could not do it without her. Thank you - As always!
Posted 16 Jul 2025
Goodness Mbonu
Great help would recommend
Posted 16 Jul 2025
Ria Walker - Sheffield
We have used Scott's services on more than one occasion and have always found him to be incredibly helpful. He is quick to respond to queries, and also explains everything clearly. Thanks Scott! Ria & Elliot
Posted 16 Jul 2025
Stephen Sleddon - London
Brilliant, attentive service throughout. This was a remortgage and complicated by my unusual employment history and an errant restriction on the title deeds, only discovered during the application. Howard and Elaine worked tirelessly throughout and were consummate professionals. They made an inherently stressful process much less so, and got the deal over the line in good time.
Posted 16 Jul 2025
A Valued Customer
MAB have been incredibly helpful and have made the process of remortgaging less daunting and very smooth! They reach out when your fixed rate is coming to an end and provide details of the best deal at the time. A big thank you to Jacqui and Elaine for their help!
Posted 16 Jul 2025
A Valued Customer
From start to finish the service we received was to a high standard. Fast communication put us at ease. No question was too big or too small!
Posted 16 Jul 2025