50% Deposit Mortgage

Can I apply for a mortgage with a 50% deposit if I have bad credit? Can I get a mortgage with a very poor credit score?

That’s a question we’re asked a lot. People think that they have bad credit, so they can’t get a mortgage. But that’s where a good advisor like us comes in handy. We are able to source a mortgage lender to accept your personal adverse credit situation.

We do all the background work to make sure we find a lender to accept you, where you fit the criteria.

So having bad credit doesn’t always mean it’s a no. Sometimes it means that the interest rates advertised in the media are not technically what you will be offered. It’s always worth being as honest as possible around credit score.

Even if you don’t mention it in our initial meetings, it will come out when you apply for a mortgage. So it’s best to tell us early, so we can select the correct lender for your personal circumstances. That way the mortgage will be accepted and you’ll be able to purchase the property you’re after.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a 50% mortgage?

In terms of advantages, the biggest one is obviously that you get lower rates at 50% Loan to Value because there’s less risk to lenders.

But if you are putting a lot of money into a property to get a better rate, make sure you aren’t overstretching. You might later realise that you need some of that money to renovate the property, and end up getting personal loans instead. Don’t put all your money into that one property without considering what else you might need it for.

The benefit of a broker is that we can work out with you what is the most appropriate Loan to Value to target. As much as you want to get the lowest rates, we will see if you have a plan for some of that money to renovate the property, as well.

How do I apply for a mortgage with a 50% deposit?

The process is effectively the same as for any other mortgage application. Obviously, at the outset you have to find the property that you’re hoping to purchase. Once the offer’s been accepted we would make sure you’ve already got your Agreement in Principle in place – which means we have checked your affordability.

We’ll ensure that you’ve got the 50% deposit available and once your offer has been accepted we can then progress to a full mortgage application. You can either contact the lender directly or speak into a mortgage specialist like myself or Mark.

We look after the whole process of the mortgage application – uploading all your documents and ensuring it progresses to offer stage as smoothly and as stress-free as possible. House buying is deemed the most stressful thing that you can do in life, so let us make it easier.

How can a broker help with a 50% mortgage?

We guide you throughout the whole process and keep you updated. We’ll inform you about any rate changes to ensure that the process of purchasing the property or remortgage is as smooth as possible.

If there is a new rate that could be beneficial to you, as brokers we will switch the product to a better rate for you. We make sure that you remain on the most cost effective rate all the way up to completion.

THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

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