How does the free initial mortgage consultation work?

Your free initial mortgage consultation will last around 30-60 minutes. During your consultation, you will get to speak with your dedicated Mortgage Advisor in Cardiff. Their job will be to get a better understanding of your mortgage needs and situation so that they can search for the perfect mortgage deal for your personal and financial situation.

Can I get a mortgage with previous credit problems?

It can still be possible to get a mortgage, even with bad credit problems in the past. Even though it may be a little harder, it isn’t impossible!

You may have to put down a higher deposit if you have bad credit, this could be 10%-15%.

How does the mortgage process work?

Your first job is to carry out our mortgage Fact Find so that we can get an idea of your mortgage needs and what sort of deals you want to be looking for.

Afterwards, we will book you in with a Mortgage Advisor in Cardiff who will get a couple more pieces of information from you.

Then we can arrrange an Agreement in Principle for you within 24-hours to increase the chances of the seller accepting your offer.

If you’ve found yoru dream home, and are happy with our mortgage recommendation, we can start the mortgage application process! A formal mortgage offer can take longer than 3 weeks, during which, we will keep you informed with the progress of your application.

When should I obtain an Agreement in Principle?

As a Mortgage Broker in Cardiff, we recommend that our applicants obtain an Agreement in Principle (AIP) as soon as possible. Having an AIP whilst you’re viewing properties can increase your chances of being accepted by the seller. It may also allow an opportunity for price negotiation.

How long does an Agreement in Principle last?

Once you have an Agreement in Principle (AIP) in place, it should last between 30-90 days. If your AIP expires, you can easily renew it by getting back in touch with your Mortgage Advisor in Cardiff.

How long does the process take?

First of all, your free mortgage consultation should last around 30-60 minutes. Once this is complete, your Mortgage Advisor in Cardiff will obtain an Agreement in Principle for you within 24-hours. Then, if you are happy to proceed with the deal that your advisor has recommended, we can submit your mortgage application. A formal mortgage offer can take on average around 3 weeks to return.

What documents will I need to send?

During your mortgage application, you’ll be asked to provide evidencing documents:

– Latest 3 Payslips (Employed), Last 2 years’ Accounts (Self-Employed)
– Latest 3 Months’ Bank Statements
– Latest P60
– Photographic ID

I’m Self Employed in Cardiff, can I get a mortgage?

During your mortgage application in Cardiff, if you’re Self-Employed, you’ll need to submit at least one year’s accounts. As a Mortgage Broker in Cardiff, we’ve found that most lenders use your salary plus dividend to calculate the maximum mortgage amount that you can borrow. Although, some lenders may choose to go off your net profit.

Will I be able to get a second mortgage in Cardiff?

Depending on why you want to get a second mortgage, it may be easier to get one than not.

There are various reasons why someone may want a second mortgage, for example:

– Buy to Let
– Debt Consolidation
– Home Improvements
– Second Home
– Marital / Relationship Breakdown

How much deposit do I need for Help to Buy?

For a Help to Buy mortgage in Cardiff, you are going to need a minimum of a 5% deposit. The Government will top-up your deposit to make up 25%.

This loan from the Government will need to be paid off eventually. For the first 5 years, the loan will be interest-free, if you don’t manage to pay it off within this time, the remaining loan amount will rise with an interest base rate of 1.75%.