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Income Plus multiples for First Time Buyers

Income plus affordability for first time buyers. Leeds Building Society

A range of new mortgages and improvements in assessing borrowers affordability to repay will result in Leeds Building Society offering first-time buyers up to £66,000 more on average.

The Income Plus mortgages could result in aspiring homeowners with a minimum household income of £40,000 to borrow up to 5.5 times their earnings, compared to 4.5 times on the Leeds BS standard lending.

These changes will result in the average first-time buyer being able to borrow a maximum of £356,000 through Income Plus compared to £290,000 under its standard lending.

Single and joint borrowers, including those who are self-employed, are eligible for Income Plus mortgages which are available at up to 95% loan to value, including new build houses (new build flats 85% loan to value).

They can also be combined with the society’s existing green affordability benefit which enhances the affordability on a new build home with an Energy Performance Certificate of A or B.

Income Plus will be available via the society’s intermediary partners only.

Rates on the seven Income Plus mortgages range from 4.40% at 75% LTV (£999 product fee) to 5.15% (£999 product fee, £500 cashback) and 5.19% (no product fee, no cashback) at 95% LTV. All of the mortgages are fixed for five years and include a standard home valuation survey.

Income plus will support the increasing number of first-time buyers facing affordability constraints.

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Reduction in 5 year fixed rates

The average five-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.66%, down from 5.33% 12 months ago according to the Rightmove weekly mortgage tracker

The data shows the average two-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.92%, down from 5.76% a year ago. A significant reduction of 0.84%.

The property portal calculated that the average monthly mortgage payment on a typical first-time buyer type property when taking out an average five-year fixed, 85% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage, is now £1,093 per month, down from £1,159 per month a year ago.

Meanwhile, the average 85% LTV five-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.69%, down from 5.40% a year ago, while the average 60% LTV five-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.05%, down from 4.91% a year ago.

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First time buyer rates still low amid turbulence

Rightmove has released its weekly mortgage report.

The current average asking price of a typical first time buyer property is £225,340.

For someone taking out an average five-year fixed, 85% LTV mortgage, the average monthly mortgage repayment on this type of home is now £1,104 per month if repaying over 25 years, compared with £1,138 per month a year ago (when the average first-time buyer property asking price was £223,426).

The average rate for a 95% loan to value mortgage fixed for 2 years is 5.65%. The larger deposit a buyer can put towards the purchase the lower mortgage rate that can be sourced.

For example the average 2 year fixed rate for a buyer with a 25% deposit is 4.85%. The average 5 year fixed rate is 4.74%.

To discuss your mortgage options get in touch with a local broker through Best Mortgage Services.

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Mortgage rate cuts from Virgin and Co Op

The Co-operative bank for intermediaries has relaunched selected mainstream and buy-to-let (BTL) products for new business and retention products while Virgin Money has launched seven-day specials and reduced selected rates.

The co-operative bank for intermediaries has cut selected two- and five-year fixes by up to 0.32% in its residential range across new business and internal product switches.

Meanwhile, Virgin Money has launched three seven-day specials, which will be available until 22 July.

These include

75% LTV remortgage five-year fix at 4.40%
80% LTV purchase five-year fix at 4.46% with a free valuation
90% LTV purchase five-year fix at 4.75% with a free valuation
All three come with a fee of £995.

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Things to consider when choosing a mortgage.

With rising household bills, switching your mortgage could be one way to save some money. As competition hots up between lenders there are plenty of low rates to choose from. Many of the deals are below 1 per cent.

Here are top tips to choosing a mortgage.

Know your budget. List all you’re your expenses and see what surplus is left over.

Decide which mortgage is right for you. Many people prefer the security of a fixed rate. With variable rates your mortgage payment will change as interest rates change.

Look at the whole deal. Don’t just look at the interest rate. Consider application fees, arrangement fees, early repayment charges.

Talk to a Mortgage Broker. Mortgage Advisors continuously search mortgage deals and can advise on the best option for your circumstances. Some of the best deals are only available through mortgage brokers. Get in touch with a local mortgage broker.

Get your paperwork ready. Have at least 3 months bank statements and payslips for proof of income. If you are self-employed most lenders will require at least 2 years accounts. Proof of identity and proof of current address is required.

Check your credit file. Get a copy of your credit report to check that there is no adverse credit registered. Some lenders will decline an application based on the information on your credit file.

Job consistency. Lenders like to see you have been in your current job for at least 3 to 6 months and will need confirmation that the role is permanent.

The larger the deposit the better. Lenders reserve their best rates for those with larger deposits. The more money you can put towards the purchase, the greater choice of mortgages you will have.

Minimise your debts. Try to reduce any debts that you have before applying for a mortgage. This demonstrates to the lender that you can manage money effectively. It could also mean that you will qualify for a larger mortgage when it comes to the lender’s affordability calculations.

Essential Questions for Your Mortgage Adviser

Questions to ask your Mortgage Adviser? Taking out a mortgage is likely to be the biggest debt you will have in your lifetime. Choosing a mortgage is not a decision to be taken lightly.

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Questions to ask your Mortgage Adviser

  1.  How do you charge your clients? Get this clear from the outset. Some mortgage advisers charge a fee upfront or on completion, others are paid commission from the lenders. Some mortgage advisers charge a combination of a fee and commission.
  2.  Are you independent and able to cover the entire mortgage market?  Our mortgage brokers all cover the whole of the market.
  3. How long will the mortgage process take? This will vary from person to person and your adviser should be able to give a rough estimate. Other factors have an impact here for example if you are waiting to sell your own house to release deposit funds.
  4. What deposit should I have? Your mortgage broker will be able to provide quotations based on various levels of deposit. Generally the higher deposit you put down then a lower interest rate can be obtained.
  5. What qualifications do you have? All our mortgage brokers are CeMap certified. CeMap is the certificate of mortgage advice and practise.
  6. Can you give me a breakdown of all the mortgage costs? Make sure your mortgage adviser gives you a breakdown of all the costs and fees. The last thing you want is unexpected fees further down the line.
  7. Can you provide advice on other areas of finance and insurance? Many mortgage brokers will be able to offer guidance on home insurance, life insurance, income protection and pension planning.
  8. Will you review my mortgage in the future? Building a relationship with your mortgage broker is beneficial as they will monitor your mortgage payments and advise when savings can be made. This will save thousands over the lifetime of the mortgage.

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Remortgage

Is your mortgage deal expiring? Avoid costly Standard Variable Rates by switching now. With Northern Ireland’s property market evolving, homeowners can secure new deals up to six months early. Compare the latest offers from top lenders to lower your monthly payments and lock in long-term stability for your home.

RemortgageChoosing a lower interest rate and deciding to remortgage could save you thousands. A local mortgage broker will research all the deals on offer. Use their experience and expertise to compare the fees and interest rates on all the remortgage deals.

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Why Remortgage

A key advantage of using a local mortgage broker is that they will keep in touch with you when your existing deal is about to expire. You should never pay the lender’s higher standard mortgage rate and will always be informed about the best remortgage deals.

A Mortgage Advisor will manage your application from start to finish – saving you time and money.

The information provided on this website is for information and guidance purposes only and does not represent financial advice. Financial advice is provided by our partner advisers who are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Below are a list of fixed rate mortgage deals suitable for First Time Buyers.

2 yr fixed rate

2.55% 2 year fixed rate with no fees. Available to 95% loan to value. Free valuation for first time buyers

3 yr fixed rate

3.75% 3 yr fixed rate with no fees. Available to 95% loan to value. Free valuation for first time buyers

5 yr fixed rate

3.58% 5 yr fixed rate with £268 application fees. Available to 95% loan to value. Free valuation and £300 cashback incentive upon completion of the mortgage.

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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt that is secured on it.

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