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Mortgages

Mortgages for every move

Whether it's your first home, your next one, a rental portfolio or a commercial unit, we search an extensive panel of lenders to find the mortgage that fits — and handle the application through to completion.

Rates matter, but they're only part of the picture. The right mortgage also fits your plans: how long you'll stay, whether you might overpay, what happens if your income changes. We look at all of it before we recommend anything.

Questions

Common questions

How much can I borrow?

Most lenders start around four to four-and-a-half times household income, and some go higher for certain professions and incomes. Your outgoings and credit history matter just as much. Our affordability calculator gives a quick guide; a Decision in Principle confirms it.

Should I go to my bank instead?

Your bank can only offer its own products. We compare a wide panel of lenders, including some you can't access directly, and we'll tell you honestly if your own bank comes out best.

How much deposit do I need for a buy-to-let?

Typically 25% of the purchase price, sometimes less, though a bigger deposit opens up better rates. The rent also has to cover the lender's stress test, which can be the deciding factor.

Can I get a mortgage for serviced accommodation?

Yes — a growing number of lenders will, usually with extra conditions around experience, location and projected income. Ask us which ones suit your plans.

How much deposit does a commercial mortgage need?

Usually between 25% and 40%, depending on the property type, the lease and the strength of the business or tenant.

Is a commercial mortgage regulated?

Most commercial lending to businesses and limited companies is not regulated by the FCA. Some semi-commercial lending can be — we'll always tell you which applies.

Talk to an adviser

A free, no-obligation chat about where you are and where you'd like to be. We'll tell you honestly what's possible.

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