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

 

29-Sep-2011
Mortgage lending by mutuals has soared in the past year, according to new figures.
27-Sep-2011
First time buyers may wish to buy terraced homes in the north to get on the housing ladder, according to the combined findings of two recent surveys.
23-Sep-2011
A new deal is on offer for first time buyers at a housing development in Hertfordshire.
22-Sep-2011
The size of deposits faced by first time buyers makes it more important than ever to find ways to enable relatives to help with the house buying process, it has been suggested.
21-Sep-2011
New figures could indicate a need for better mortgage advice for first time buyers.
19-Sep-2011
Mortgage deposits are ten times as large as they were 20 years ago, in which time incomes have only doubled, a survey has revealed.
16-Sep-2011
Abbey for Intermediaries has trimmed two fixed-rate mortgage products aimed at first-time buyers.
15-Sep-2011
More house building is an essential part of helping first time buyers onto the property ladder and preventing another housing bubble, a pressure group has said.
13-Sep-2011
Most youngsters think parental help is needed for those trying to get on the housing ladder, but an expert has noted this is creating a growing market for mortgages designed to tap into such support.
12-Sep-2011
Mortgage lending to first time buyers has surged recently, new data has indicated.
09-Sep-2011
A new survey has indicated last month saw the highest share of the mortgage advice market for first time buyers so far this year.
08-Sep-2011
A 100 per cent mortgage backed by a family guarantor has been launched to help first time buyers get onto the housing ladder.
07-Sep-2011
House prices fell last month, according to the latest Halifax figures.
06-Sep-2011
A new poll of young children has shown widespread optimism about homeownership.
05-Sep-2011
The lack of new homes being built is a key problem those trying to get on the property ladder are faced with trying to overcome, an expert has said.
01-Sep-2011
A new deal has been made available to first time buyers who can gain the security of parental backing to get on the housing ladder.

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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