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Our resources section has been created to help you understand the processes behind raising a mortgage and buying your home. From useful articles to finding your mortgage to our very own mortgage calculators.
Equip yourself with everything you need to buy your first home.
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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 upon your circumstances.
The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.
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A mixture of useful resources if you’re on the move or making your next purchase.
All you need to know about keeping up the repayments on your mortgage.
We've created a selection of different guides to help you on your home buying journey, whether you're a first time buyer, looking to move home or purchasing a buy-to-let property. Our guides will help to explain the whole process step by step. From getting yourself mortgage ready right through to helpful moving checklists. We hope these help you, but if you do have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Our mortgage calculators are a quick and easy way to see what options are available when it comes to choosing the right mortgage for you.
From monthly repayments, to overall borrowing amounts and stamp duty fees, you can find everything you need right here.
We can help you calculate your monthly mortgage repayments. However, please be aware these may vary depending on the term and interest rate of your mortgage.
Repayment Calculator
Use our mortgage borrowing calculator and discover how much money you could borrow so that you can own your own home.
Borrow Calculator
Use our calculator below to work out if you'll have to pay stamp duty, and if so, how much?
Stamp Duty Calculator
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) is Scotland's version of UK's Stamp Duty Tax.
L&B TT Calculator
Land Transaction Tax (LTT) is Wales version of UK's Stamp Duty Tax.
LTT Calculator
Our life insurance calculator can help you work out how much life insurance cover you may need
Life Insurance Calculator
Use Mortgage Advice Bureau Later Life calculator to work out if you’re eligible for equity release, and if so, estimate how much you could borrow.
Equity Release Calculator
We’ve collated our most frequently asked questions below, but if there’s a question on your mind that we haven’t covered, please get in touch.
What is a mortgage broker?
A mortgage broker’s job is to find the right mortgage deal for your needs. We have access to many different mortgage products and lenders, so you aren’t just tied to fitting one lender’s criteria, like you would be if you took a mortgage out through a bank or building society. We also deal with the whole application process so you don’t have to worry about the paperwork or admin that’s required. Find out more about the differences between a mortgage banker and a mortgage broker.
Do you charge a fee?
Yes, we do charge a fee. By charging a fee, we can spend more time advising and supporting you throughout your application, and means our advice can be focused solely on your needs. Your mortgage adviser will be able to tell you what their fee is.
What different types of mortgages are there?
The two main types of mortgages are fixed rate and tracker.
Fixed rate mortgage - You’ll always pay the same amount each month as your interest rate is fixed for a certain period of time e.g. 2 years, 5 years etc.
Tracker mortgage - The amount of interest you pay can change so the amount you pay each month can also change too.
You can find out about other types of mortgages that are available here.
Will my bad credit history stop me from getting a mortgage?
Not necessarily. We aim to help everyone get onto the ladder, no matter what your circumstances are. Our specialist advisers will assess your individual needs and make a recommendation that is right for you. Read our article ‘A guide to getting a mortgage with bad credit’ for more information.
How do I work out how much I can afford?
The amount you can borrow will depend on a few things e.g. the house price, your deposit amount, your monthly expenditure and income.
Use our online borrowing calculator to get a rough estimate of how much you might be able to borrow.
What insurances do I need for a mortgage?
To be accepted for a mortgage, you will need buildings insurance as a minimum. We recommend you take out the contents part of the insurance with that too (building and contents insurance).
There are other insurances that can protect you and your family from the unknown, such as life insurance, critical illness cover, income protection. Our advisers can talk through these different options so you can decide whether these might be right for you.
Keep an eye on our latest news to remain ‘in the know’ when it comes to the world of mortgages.
The government has launched it's 'First Homes Scheme' which aims to provide local first time buyers with with, at least, a 30% discount on new build homes compared to the market price.
The Stamp Duty Land Tax Holiday has been extended to 30th June 2021. This is an extension from the previous deadline of 31st March 2021. This means that if you’re currently stuck in a housing chain, you have an additional three months to complete on your purchase and take advantage of the stamp duty holiday.
If lockdown three has put your home move on hold, now is as good a time as ever to save up and ready yourself for your future move. Take a look at our top tips on how to get mortgage ready.
The housing market is still open, which means we are too! You’re still able to buy, sell and view houses just as you usually would, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Find out if you could benefit from the recent stamp duty holiday announcement.
Scotland and Wales raise their stamp duty thresholds.
The government announces stamp duty holiday on houses up to £500,000 until 31st March 2021.
We're sharing our top 5 tips on how you can stay positive and be kind to yourself during difficult times.
Many fraudsters are using the current situation to take advantage of vulnerable people, scamming them of their money.
Brian Murphy, head of lending, gives a balanced view on the mortgage market amid the Coronavirus outbreak.
Read our quick round-up of what you can expect the Queen's government to deliver for the housing market in 2020.
We’re passionate about helping people get to where they want to be on the property ladder. Here our customers share their stories of how we helped get them there.
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 upon your circumstances.
The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.
