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FTB with few questions

myself and my GF are looking to buy middle of next year (ok i know a little early for qestions)
but im wondering what would be better for us repayment or interest only for first few years.

we have a combined take home of £3800 every 4 weeks.
we are 23 and 21 years old.

im thinking of getting interest only for first 5 years to allow more money a month for decorating and furnishings etc. and in the meantime overway what we can afford.

we are looking at houses around the 200k region with a 10% deposit


any info will be great as to what would be better etc.

jamie

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  • GMS
    GMS Posts: 5,388 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Chances are you will have to go on repayment. Interest Only is being restricted for over 75% and likely to be unavailable very soon.

    FSA are getting tough.
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You 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.
  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    90% LTV with no IO isn't going to happen. Nor is it a good idea.
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