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follyfoot
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I am thinking of purchasing a new build to live in which wont be ready for occupation until next year May. however, i spoke to a mortgage broker who suggested i get a mortgage in place now which i could opt out of before completion if a better deal was found. i would like to know the pros and cons of this?
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Paying two valuations fees maybe?
Dont know if the next lender will accept the first lenders valuation report!Debt at highest (November 2005) = £35,856
Debt currently (August 2006) = £20,790
&More £1,530, Egg £6,800, HSBC £3,760, Egg Loan £8,700
Interim goal = £23,400 (Target: February 2006, Missed but acheived May 2006)
2nd Interim Goal = £15,000, Target October 2006
Debt Free Date = February 2008 BUT I'M GOING TO BE TRYING FOR SOONER!!!0 -
It may be wise to get an agreement in principal to show the buildedr that you stand a good chance of being able to fully commit to the purchase.
I doubt you would get a mortgage offer to last that long anyway and deals that are available today will most definitely be not around in May next year. They could be better or they could be worse.
I wouldnt commit any expense to the mortgage aspect at this stage.I am a Mortgage AdviserYou should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0
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