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Mortgage broker

x90tsb
x90tsb Posts: 42 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Hi,


I am a FTB looking to buy on the help to buy scheme, I have found a property with Barratt Homes at £160k, I have a £35000 deposit.


I am looking for a mortgage advisor/broker, can anyone recommend someone? I want someone who really knows there stuff to find me the best deal possible, any recommendations much appreciated.


Thanks,


Tom

Comments

  • Pixie5740
    Pixie5740 Posts: 14,515 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Eighth Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic
    Try looking on the Unbiased website for an independent, whole of market mortgage broker.

    https://www.unbiased.co.uk
  • billybear1
    billybear1 Posts: 427 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Lots of posters on here that are very experienced and I am sure you can contact them by messaging, off the top of my head Kingstreet and Dave Ham are always polite and knowledgeable. Do some digging, see their posts and if you rate their feedback and knowledge contact them. If not, ask someone local for a recommendation.
  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,349 Forumite
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    Chances are, you'll get a better deal on the purchase if you use the builder's selected broker.

    For example, our builders pay our fee and offer a contribution towards legal fees (choice of solicitors).

    A specialist newbuild broker will know which lenders accept builder cash incentives and which won't, so won't place your application with the wrong lender.

    You should also ask friends and relatives for a broker recommendation.
    I am a mortgage broker. 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. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
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