Buy-to-let mortgage options have become more abundant and typical rates for two-year deals have fallen below 5%.
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How choosing the right mortgage lender could allow a first-time buyer to borrow £124,000 more
A study tested a typical couple against nine mortgage lenders’ calculators.
Read MoreRetirees continually turned away by high street lenders, Family BS reveals
Older borrowers with secure incomes are being refused the mortgages they want and can afford by the big six lenders, according to a mystery shopper survey conducted on behalf of the Family Building Society.
Read MoreBarclays brings in new £30,750 rule with thousands of customers affected
It has reduced its ‘stress rates’ – the hypothetical higher rates which customers’ finances are scrutinised against.
Read MoreCould NatWest’s family mortgage blast your adult children on to the housing ladder?
If you dream of helping your child on to the property ladder but don’t have buckets of cash to give or lend them for a deposit then you might consider becoming a ‘booster’ on their mortgage application.
Read MoreCan you spot a mortgage red flag? New Rightmove tool lets buyers check if a bank is likely to lend on a home
Banks refuse loans on homes with short leases and above shops, for example.
Read MoreMajor buy-to-let lender offers sub 3% rate to landlords
The Mortgage Works is now offering a two-year fixed deal at 2.99%, although brokers point to the hefty 3% fee.
Read MoreNew lender launches mortgages at seven times income – is it a good idea?
Household earning £60,000 a year could get a mortgage of nearly £420,000
Read MoreThree-quarters of gig economy workers fear mortgage rejection
Around 70% of gig economy workers think their employment status has negatively impacted their ability to secure a mortgage.
Read MoreBarclays offers zero deposit mortgage for Right to Buy applicants
As part of a broader effort to make home ownership more accessible, Barclays will no longer require a deposit from borrowers purchasing a home under the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme.
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