Our free consultation typically lasts up to an hour or so. We can turn round an agreement in principle within 24 hours. A formal mortgage offer takes about three weeks on average.
As your mortgage broker in Halifax, we carry out a Fact Find to establish your personal needs before we recommend the most suitable mortgage for you. A credit check is then required for an Agreement in Principle. Once you have provided all the relevant documentation and a valuation of the property has been undertaken, a formal mortgage offer can be issued.
The discount provided by the council will often be used by lenders as your deposit. Some lenders, however, will require you to put down a deposit in addition to the discount. This is sometimes the case if you’ve been struggling with credit problems. Our Mortgage advisors in Halifax are able to answer your right to buy deposit questions.
Your initial free remortgage consultation in Lincoln will last around 1 hour. We will then compare a new deal vs your current product and recommend the most appropriate one, with no obligation to you. You can then decide whether you wish to go ahead with the mortgage or take a step back.
The fees will be similar to the ones involved when you started your current mortgage. However, your dedicated Mortgage Advisor in Halifax will run through all of the fees with you. Taking these into consideration when comparing the savings of the new deal vs your current mortgage.
Your free mortgage consultation in Halifax will last around one hour. We will then recommend a mortgage for you with no obligation for you to proceed and you can decide whether or not you wish to proceed with the mortgage.
To avoid possible disappointment, we recommend you obtain an Agreement in Principle before you begin viewing properties in Halifax. At the very latest you should obtain one prior to making an offer to assist your bargaining position.
An Agreement in Principle typically lasts for between 30 and 90 days depending on the Lender used. If your Agreement in Principle expires it can always be refreshed.
It may be possible to get a second mortgage on your home for things like debt consolidation or Home Improvements. It may also be possible to take out a mortgage on a second property if you’re wanting to use it for yourself, a family member, a holiday home or a Buy to Let.
The minimum deposit when purchasing a house in Halifax with High Street Lenders is typically 5%. This can be higher if you have had previous credit problems.