Mortgage Advice for First Time Buyers, First Time Buyer Mortgages and First Mortgage Advice

 

26-Feb-2010
Nationwide is reporting a one per cent drop in house prices this month, which could be good news for first-time buyers.
25-Feb-2010
Shared mortgages or equity may be particularly popular in Scotland.
24-Feb-2010
The Financial Services Authority is behind lenders' unwillingness to hand out mortgages to FTBs, according to one author.
22-Feb-2010
FTBs may find they do not have as much choice as they would like.
18-Feb-2010
With mortgage lending at its lowest level since 2000, first-time buyers may currently find it difficult to get on the property ladder.
17-Feb-2010
New figures show that people between the age of 18 and 30 are heavily reliant on their parents for financial support - which may include help with their first mortgage.
16-Feb-2010
With mortgage repayment demands on fixed deals at a low point, first-time buyers may wish to seek independent mortgage advice and attempt to secure their first home.
15-Feb-2010
Young Britons who have relied on credit cards may now need parental help to get on to the housing ladder.
15-Feb-2010
Young Britons who have relied on credit cards may now need parental help to get on to the housing ladder.
12-Feb-2010
Buy-to-let home purchases are rising, according to the CML, which could be forcing first-time buyers out of the running for new homes.
11-Feb-2010
The percentage of sales completed by first-time buyers rose in January.
09-Feb-2010
A property expert is warning first-time buyers to view their home as a place to live rather than an investment.
08-Feb-2010
UK house building hit a record low in the financial year ending in 2008, which may be making securing a home difficult for first-time buyers.
04-Feb-2010
House prices have risen for a seventh consecutive month, which may be making it even harder for first-time buyers to purchase a property.
03-Feb-2010
First-time buyers are not being offered the mortgages they require to get on the property ladder.
02-Feb-2010
Securing a mortgage as a first-time buyer in 2010 could be difficult, an association has warned.

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There's alot going on! What do you think?

Interest rates are low but could rise? Is this a good time to buy?

Yes
No

Varialbe rate mortgages go up if bank interest rates do. Which is your preference?

Fixed Rate
Variable rate

Interest only mortgages are cheaper but in the end you don't end up owning the property. Which is better?

Interest Only
Repayment

House prices are waivering. Do you think this is a good time to buy?

Yes
No

Shared equity mortgages allow you to buy a new home with 5% deposit and an equity loan through FirstBuy. What do you think?

Too complicated
Too expensive
Too risky

Rent to buy allows you to peg a property price, save towards a deposit and pay reduced rent. What do you think?

Works best in a rising market
Too complicated
Good option