UK Mortgage & Property Related News
Difficulties raising deposits for ever-inflating house prices are driving more aspiring homeowners to turn to shared ownership to get onto the property ladder, a mortgage lender has revealed today.
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The average first-time buyer mortgage with a 5% deposit is typically up to 17% cheaper than renting, with an annual saving of £2,700 per year, a report has said.
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First-time buyers are increasingly looking to open a joint-mortgage with a parent to get a foot on the property ladder – a step along from the old bank of mum and dad idea.
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HSBC UK and First Direct have announced changes to their mortgage lending policies, to help some buyers take out bigger loans.
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The vast majority of first-time buyers are now leaning on parents, research shows.
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It is worthwhile to consider buying home in this West Midlands market town if you’re wanting to climb the property ladder.
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It now takes the average first-time buyer more than 12 years to save for a house deposit. But personal finance experts say issues such as your deposit, your credit score, and your loan-to-value ratio can make a huge difference, particularly when it comes to being approved for a mortgage, and then getting a good rate.
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First-time buyer schemes with tiny deposits to get you on the property ladder quicker have been revealed – as a vital deal ends this week.
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Rule changes mean buyers could borrow up to £40,000 more than before, easing affordability pressures, it has been revealed.
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More than 53,000 mortgages have been completed using scheme, which encourages lenders to offer up to 95% loans.
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