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Decision in Principle

Dear all,

I'm hoping that someone can shed some light on this for me. My partner and I are looking into getting our first property and have been given an DIP on a mortgage, which will be coming from the sub prime market.

I unerstand this means that we've sort of got it, however it's not 100%. Am I right or am I barking up the wrong tree?

Sorry if this is a duplicate post.

Cheers,

Cx
Sealed pot challenge 2009 - target £750. Dec - April £275

April NSD - 15/20

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  • homer_j_3
    homer_j_3 Posts: 3,266 Forumite
    A decision in principal can mean just that you fit their credit criteria and in principal they should be able to provide you with a mortgage.

    This is the same regardless of it coming from a sub-prime market or the prime one.

    Only once a valuation has been done and the lender has received the paperwork that they need and got the references required from emlpoyer etc and an offer produced will the mortgage normally be guaranteed.
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