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5% Mortgages been reduced due to Covid

Good Morning.

I had a mortgage in principle sorted before the lockdown based on a 5% deposit. Natwest have now said they have pulled these 5% deals and you need at least 20-40% deposit. Are there still 5% deals out there to be had at competitive rates or shall I wait until banks release these lower deposit mortgages again?

Thank you.

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  • DDS958
    DDS958 Posts: 11 Forumite
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    Looking at the house price trajectory following Nationwide's release today, we may be waiting a very long time for any 95% mortgages
  • DDS958 said:
    Looking at the house price trajectory following Nationwide's release today, we may be waiting a very long time for any 95% mortgages
    Would the same apply for Halifax's 5% mortgage too?
  • Catwales
    Catwales Posts: 35 Forumite
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    If you go on Uswitch for example you can compare mortgages which are 95% LTV, there isn't as much choice as before but there is still some out there
  • DDS958 said:
    Looking at the house price trajectory following Nationwide's release today, we may be waiting a very long time for any 95% mortgages
    Nationwide still offer 95% mortgages
  • DDS958 said:
    Looking at the house price trajectory following Nationwide's release today, we may be waiting a very long time for any 95% mortgages
    Nationwide still offer 95% mortgages
    Will it be harder to be accepted for now due to covid? We had a DiP that runs out tomorrow with Halifax and the product isn't available at the moment, what would the chances of us being accepted for a 95% mortgage for Nationwide?
  • Catwales
    Catwales Posts: 35 Forumite
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    I would suggest doing the DIP for Nationwide - check if it's a soft or hard search. If you use a broker they'll be able to give you a good idea of their criteria/get you the best deal
  • Catwales said:
    I would suggest doing the DIP for Nationwide - check if it's a soft or hard search. If you use a broker they'll be able to give you a good idea of their criteria/get you the best deal
    Usually best advice but unfortunately nationwide 5% is direct only.   Sucks but at least its an option
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