So you’re thinking of buying a new home, which for many of us, apart from the lucky few that can pay in cash, will have to get a mortgage from a lender. Knowing what they’re looking for on your application ahead of time can help you improve your chances of being accepted. Mortgage lenders look … Read more
If you’re hoping to apply for a mortgage in the near future and have credit card debt, it can be understandably worrying to wonder whether this will affect your application. Having credit card debt doesn’t have to stop you from buying a new home, although knowing how lenders will view this debt can help you … Read more
When you first take out a mortgage most people can’t wait for the day they make that final payment. However, once that day finally does arrive, what actually happens? In this post, I’ll take you through what happens when you pay off your mortgage so you’re aware of the steps you have to take to … Read more
Securing a mortgage for your home may well be the biggest financial commitment you ever have, so making sure you have the right financial product is crucial. When looking for a mortgage, a lot of people seek the help of a mortgage advisor that can explain all of the options available. Usually, you only have … Read more
As demand for housing keeps increasing, buying a home is becoming more and more difficult. In order to help stand out and compete with other home buyers, people are writing letters to support their offer. People that need to get a mortgage when buying a property, as most people do, are often overlooked if there’s … Read more
When you want to buy a property, knowing how many times your salary you can borrow for a mortgage is essential to help you gauge what is in your price range. There are many factors that can influence a lender to increase or decrease this multiple and in this post, I’ll take you through some … Read more
Buying a house is widely known as being one of the most stressful things you can do and one of the first steps, securing a mortgage, definitely can add to this stress. With so many hoops to jump through to be able to secure a mortgage, being rejected due to a minor credit score issue … Read more