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What is a first time buyer mortgage

What is a first time buyer mortgage?

If you’ve never bought a home before, you will be a first-time buyer! The homebuying process can look daunting but your specially assigned personal mortgage adviser can help you with your application right through to getting the keys to your property. You should think about how much deposit you will need and have money set aside for all the extra costs such as stamp duty and legal fees.

We will discuss the types of mortgage available to make it the most affordable possible. The Mortgage Brain is here to make your home owning dream a reality.

How much can you afford to borrow?

If you would like to know how much you could possibly afford to borrow, use our calculator below.

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Based on your yearly income, you may be able to borrow:

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Most lenders will let you borrow 3.5 times your annual salary so, as long as you have a standard 10% deposit, you should be able to borrow this much.
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Depending on your personal circumstances, some lenders may let you borrow 4 – 4.5 times your salary.
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Lenders usually cap the amount they lend at 5 times your salary, so it’s unlikely you’ll be able to borrow more than this.
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This information does not contain all of the details you need to choose a mortgage. Make sure that you read the separate key facts illustration before you make a decision. The information provided by the calculator does not constitute a formal mortgage offer.

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Some current top first time buyer mortgage deals

Here are some of today's best mortgage deals, based on a first time buyer mortgage, borrowing £250,000 at an LTV of 75% over 25 years.
£1,034.77
Initial monthly payment
2 year Fixed
Initial rate
1.76%
Total fees
£1,295.00
Follow on rate
8.99%
APRC
7.6%
Initial period cost
£25,919.25

Standard variable rate 8.99% | Lender arrangement fee £995.00 | Total fees £1,295.00 | Early repayment charge applies until 01-Jan-2027

Your rate of 1.76% will last for the first 25 months of your mortgage (the initial period). During that period you’ll be charged £1,034.77 a month. After that, you’ll switch to the Virgin Money’s standard variable rate (SVR) of 8.99%

£967.68
Initial monthly payment
2 year Fixed
Initial rate
1.19%
Total fees
£1,295.00
Follow on rate
8.99%
APRC
7.5%
Initial period cost
£24,242.00

Standard variable rate 8.99% | Lender arrangement fee £995.00 | Total fees £1,295.00 | Early repayment charge applies until 01-Jan-2027

Your rate of 1.19% will last for the first 25 months of your mortgage (the initial period). During that period you’ll be charged £967.68 a month. After that, you’ll switch to the Virgin Money’s standard variable rate (SVR) of 8.99%

£985.87
Initial monthly payment
2 year Fixed
Initial rate
1.35%
Total fees
£1,139.00
Follow on rate
8.54%
APRC
6.9%
Initial period cost
£23,530.88

Standard variable rate 8.54% | Lender arrangement fee £999.00 | Total fees £1,139.00 | Early repayment charge applies until

Your rate of 1.35% will last for the first 24 months of your mortgage (the initial period). During that period you’ll be charged £985.87 a month. After that, you’ll switch to the Furness BS’s standard variable rate (SVR) of 8.54%

Why choose The Mortgage Brain?

We have access to over 12,000 mortgage deals with hundreds of lenders

All our advisers are CeMAP qualified to find the most suitable mortgage for you and your circumstances

You can follow your mortgage application every step of the way via our online customer portal

We have thousands of happy customers and have a 5 star rating on Trustpilot and 4.9/5 on Google reviews

Your dedicated adviser will be with you every step of the way, from the initial consultation to the completion of your mortgage

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How our expert mortgage advice service works

We’ve made it easy for you to get in touch to start talking about your mortgage.

We know it can be a stressful experience so our expert mortgage advisers are a friendly team and will help you to find the best mortgage deal to suit your own personal situation, whether it’s your first mortgage or you are further up the property ladder. Based on your income and deposit, or equity in your current property, we will show you a range of mortgage options. Once you have decided which one you prefer, we will progress your application with the lender until your mortgage is approved.

It’s a simple and stress-free way to find a mortgage!

How our expert mortgage advice service works

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