How much can I borrow
There has been a shift in the approach mortgage lenders take when considering a mortgage application.
Nowadays, lenders focus mainly on the affordability of the mortgage. As a result, lenders will require the following information:
- Details of your employment
- Your income
- Your monthly outgoings
Find our mortgage table above that shows best mortgage deals available.
How to calculate mortgage repayments
Your ability to service monthly mortgage repayments will depend on how big the monthly payments are.
Use our mortgage calculator to find out how much your mortgage could cost you each month.
Input the following information and see the list of mortgage deals our calculator provides:
- The purpose of your mortgage
- The value of the property
- The amount you wish to borrow
- The type of mortgage you want
- Your preference on capital and interest or interest only mortgage
- The length of mortgage
What is a fixed rate mortgage
Fixed rate mortgages are mortgages that offer you the chance to secure a set interest rate for an introductory period. Typically, you can access fixed rate mortgages through high street banks for 2,3,5 or 10 years.
Fixed rate mortgages enable you to know exactly how much money you will have to pay each month for the entirety of your fixed term. Before you commit to a fixed rate mortgage, remember that interest rates fluctuate over time. Therefore, if you get the best interest rate for a fixed term today, it may not be the best rate in the middle of your fixed term.
Post Office are offering some great fixed rates on their mortgages.
What is a tracker rate mortgage
Tracker mortgages’ interest rates vary depending on the mortgage provider; however, every tracker mortgage is heavily dependent on the Bank of England’s base interest rate. If the Bank of England raise the base interest rate, then tracker mortgages’ interest rates will increase.
Repayment or interest only
Repayment mortgages are mortgages that cover both the capital and interest of the mortgage. Typically, repayment mortgages have higher monthly mortgage repayments than other mortgages, but you will own the property outright at the end of the mortgage.
Interest only mortgages require you only to pay the interest on a mortgage, which means the monthly payments are much lower than other mortgages. It is important to note that you will not own the property outright at the end of an interest only mortgage.
Making overpayments
There are lenders on the mortgage lending market that are prepared to accept overpayments. This may be beneficial if you want to pay off your mortgage quickly. However, some lenders do not allow overpayments and charge early repayment penalties if overpayments are made. It is advisable to contact your mortgage provider if you are thinking of making an overpayment.
