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Even Equity Loan - First time buyer boost

Hi all!

New to the site and need some help. Savings like crazy at the moment and have around 16k, with more in a LISA, and my partner also has a LISA maturing next year. We are looking to boost our deposit to get our first property. We are looking to get atleast 20% deposit down for a 300k property as we are starting our family. 

I am gutted I missed out on the government equity loan help to buy scheme. Had a look around and have seen a few private brokers offering similar schemes for first time buyers. 

Even is the one that seems most appealing but is it too good to be true? Is this a legit path to boosting a deposit? 

Please help! And thank you in advance -

Even Equity Loan | Your Shortcut to Home Ownership 


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  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,735 Forumite
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    Most mortgage lenders do not allow loans to form part of the deposit. 
    You will have a monthly payment to make which might affect affordability. 
    They are charging 5% plus a percentage of any profits. 

    But putting all of that aside, you will have a 20% deposit. Why are you wanting to take out a second charge mortgage (which is what they describe this as) to top up your deposit. Am I missing something? 

    I am a Mortgage Adviser
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