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First mortgage

Well I am getting ready to apply for my first mortgage. Have done my research and will be applying with abbey - don't need a broker.

Before I walk in to the bank will I need anything other than 3 months bank statement, 3 months pay slip and ID??

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  • frankw5
    frankw5 Posts: 39 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    They will perform a "affordability check". The good thing about it is that there is no credit check at that stage. They will work out how much you will spend on bills etc. At this stage, what you have is all that you will need. Good luck
  • jamjam3
    jamjam3 Posts: 30 Forumite
    Bills ... you mean my monthly expenditure, for example phone bills, food, train fares etc??
  • Let_Us_See
    Let_Us_See Posts: 1,319 Forumite
    No need for a broker? At least a broker could answer your queries.
  • Wutang_2
    Wutang_2 Posts: 2,513 Forumite
    jamjam3 wrote: »
    Have done my research and will be applying with abbey.....will I need anything other than 3 months bank statement, 3 months pay slip and ID??

    Comedy genius!
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper I've helped Parliament
    jamjam3 wrote: »
    Bills ... you mean my monthly expenditure, for example phone bills, food, train fares etc??

    Do SOAs one for your current situation and one as if you had bought the place. the transistion between the two should include ALL costs.

    http://www.makesenseofcards.co.uk/soacalc.html
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