I’ve only been living and working here for a year in the UK and am on a Tier 2 Visa can I get a mortgage? The answer is ‘yes’, in theory, however, there are certain restrictions simply because of the time you’ve been in the UK and not necessarily … [Read more...]
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Let to Buy Mortgage vs Buy to Let Mortgage
If you want to convert your existing property into an investment property, you will need a Let to Buy Mortgage A Let to Buy Mortgage is basically where the applicant wants to remortgage their existing residential property which will be let out to … [Read more...]
Mortgages above five times income multiples
Great news for borrowers - another Lender has announced that they can now potentially offer Mortgages above five times income multiples We now have another Lender who has decided to join the ranks of Lenders who would potentially lend Mortgages … [Read more...]
Mortgage for doctors, nurses and other NHS staff
Getting a mortgage if you are employed as a Surgeon, Doctor, Nurse, ambulance services or any other part of the National Health Service We are getting an increasing number of enquiries from applicants who work for the National Health Service who are … [Read more...]
Changes to the Family Buy to Let Mortgage product in the UK
Buy to Let Mortgages to rent to family members rules - Information on Regulated Buy to Let Mortgages If you want to buy a house and rent it to a family member such as your children (aged over 18 years), father, mother, brother sister, aunt and … [Read more...]
Mortgage Conveyancing explained
What does a Mortgage conveyancer /solicitor do when a property is purchased and how does this effect my house purchase chances? My role as a Mortgage Broker is to obtain finance to purchase a property requires me to keep you updated until the … [Read more...]
What do mortgage lenders look for in your bank statements?
If you are applying for a mortgage then the chances are the lender will want to see your bank statements, but why are these relevant? … [Read more...]
Top 10 Mortgage valuation problems
Mortgage valuation problems & what property defects are mortgage lenders looking for in their valuation? When you are arranging a mortgage the lender will carry out a basic mortgage valuation. This article covers the Top 10 Mortgage … [Read more...]
Mortgage with a criminal record
Tips on getting a Mortgage with a criminal record and how to source the right mortgage in the UK if you have been to prison. I am a firm believer that people who have paid their price should always be given a second chance. Unfortunately this may … [Read more...]
Why its time to Remortgage to a fixed rate
5 year Fixed Mortgage rates from 2.44% maybe its time to Remortgage to a fixed rate now In recent years remortgages have not been as popular as they once were as rates have been so low, however both the Chancellor and Governor of the Bank of England … [Read more...]
