Some say that moving home is one of the most stressful events in your life. At The Mortgage Library, we like to take the stress away from you entirely.
Even if you aren’t fully set on making the jump just yet, speak to us today and we can give you quality advice on your next steps and options.
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Once you have decided to buy your first home or sell your property in order to buy another, you will need a mortgage.
Get Mortgage ReadyIt is a good idea to find out what amount you can borrow from a mortgage lender before looking at properties to buy. You don’t want to find a house only to be turned down for the mortgage.
If you speak to The Mortgage Library, they will discuss your realistic choices out of the library of mortgages they can offer. Once you have agreed a loan amount with them, you will then be able to decide the amount of deposit you will need and how to achieve this.
You can also use our affordability calculator to get a rough idea.
The deposit, at present, is at lease 5% but ordinarily, it is 10% of the property purchase price, but there maybe other options open to you.
By contacting The Mortgage Library as soon as you start thinking about buying a property, in advance of applying for the mortgage, you could learn how much money you will need to save to set aside for the mortgage. You might then want to consider saving schemes like ISAs, a lifetime ISA or a Help to Buy ISA, for example. For more info see government help to buy scheme
Make sure that whatever your saving scheme, you will be able to access the savings for the deposit, when you need it, which will be before you can legally exchange contracts on your chosen property. See First Time Buyer Mortgage Advice
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If you have found a property, you will seriously need your mortgage in place. There are several documents needed in order to apply:
IDPassport or Driving License
Proof of Current AddressDriving Licence, Council Tax Statement, Utility Bill, Bank Statements, (must be dated in the last 3 months)
Proof of DepositSavings need to be evidenced with bank statements (must be dated in the last 3 months)
If any part of the deposit is being gifted, we will require a letter from the donor in addition to the proof of funds being available. This letter must also include the statement that the donor does not expect monies to be paid back.
Proof of IncomeLatest 3 months payslips and latest P60
Latest 3 years SA302s + accompanying Tax Year Overviews OR signed accounts
Evidence of self-employed earnings
Latest 3 months bank statements for all current accounts held.
Proof of Buildings Insurance cover for the purchased propertyThis must be in place before completion on the property takes place.
If you are not sure about obtaining these documents, The Mortgage Library broker can help advise you.
Once your mortgage lender has everything they may need, they will carry out the credit check and affordability check (link to getting credit ready) as well as organise the valuation for the property. This may take up to 6 weeks to process the application, but it can sometimes take longer. In the meantime, your chosen solicitor will start the conveyancing.
Once this is done and your mortgage has been granted, you can sign contracts, agree dates for exchange and completion as well as arranging for the deposit to be transferred.
After conveyancing is completed, the house becomes yours and this can all be achieved with the help of The Mortgage Library.
The FCA does not regulate solicitors, surveyors, estate agents and we act as introducers for them.
For investment we act as introducers only.
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