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Mortgage Market Review

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  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,724 Forumite
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    Just to be clear, im not recommending woolwich - im just using that as an example.
    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.
  • TCPPC
    TCPPC Posts: 142 Forumite
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    what about student loans?
    just regular outgoing say 35 each month i have include this in it
    or do you need to put the full balance on loan bit
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,724 Forumite
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    I would probably just put the highest amount in the last 3 months in the regular commitments.
    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.
  • TCPPC
    TCPPC Posts: 142 Forumite
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    seems okay as long as the rate doesn't exceed 8%

    do you think its better to get a straight 10 year deal at this current climate?
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,724 Forumite
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    I cant say, its a regulated industry and i would be castrated if i gave my opinion on that without having more info.

    If your unsure or having doubts, speak to a broker. They will guide you through it all... just avoid estate agent based brokers.
    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.
  • TCPPC
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    ACG

    The broker I spoken to was from the recommendation from the developer,

    Not sure how good he is as I can't see any review, he said he is independent and doesn't charge arrangement fees or would it be better to go straight to bank
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,724 Forumite
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    If you go to a bank your limiting yourself to just their products.
    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.
  • tigsly
    tigsly Posts: 481 Forumite
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    are there products out there that are better than going direct to a bank?

    or is it more about finding the lender that will lend you money?
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    TCPPC wrote: »
    even with government equity loan help shouldnt this be less risky for the lender.

    i.e When you know at least 30% to 35% loan are secure?

    A common fallacy. Mortgage lending is a low margin low profit business. So what lenders are looking for is people that are more than likely going to make 300 monthly payments on time and without issue.

    Mortgage processing is to weed out the undesirables and those borrowers that don't meet the lenders target market.

    While property gives security. Repossession is an expensive and time consuming exercise. That lenders ideally wish to avoid.
  • SG27
    SG27 Posts: 2,773 Forumite
    TCPPC wrote: »
    HI ACG

    but in theory just say u took out a fixed 5 year term 3%

    After 5 year you have more equity in theproperty then should you be paying similar rate as you are asking for less loan


    What if prices fall again?
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