If you lack sufficient savings to purchase a property outright, a Help to Buy mortgage can provide the necessary funds through the Help to Buy scheme.

Obtaining a Help to Buy mortgage can be more challenging than a regular mortgage, as it comes with specific rules, regulations, and additional lending criteria.

You can look for new homes in your area that are advertised by developers or estate agents through the First Homes scheme.

Developers offer these homes to first-time buyers with at least 30% of the market value taken off the price.

Your Help to Buy mortgage broker will offer assistance and guidance throughout the entire home-buying process, including:

– Helping you navigate the scheme rules and criteria.
– Recommending the best mortgage deals.
– Completing and progressing your application.
– Assisting in overcoming any hurdles along the way.
– Providing support until completion and beyond.

Yes, a Help to Buy mortgage may still be available, but only in Wales. You might also be eligible for other mortgage schemes. Your Help to Buy mortgage broker will provide the advice and guidance needed to navigate the lending criteria involved.

Your broker will search through thousands of deals to recommend the best one for you based on your individual circumstances. Using a Help to Buy mortgage broker can potentially save you both time and money. Having a professional on your side ensures that your mortgage application goes to the right lender the first time, helping you avoid unexpected hurdles.

Additionally, your Help to Buy mortgage broker will recommend any necessary life insurance policies to protect you and your family in case of unforeseen circumstances.

This may vary on a case-by-case basis, so it’s best to discuss your Help to Buy porting options with your mortgage advisor.

You may be able to transfer your existing Help to Buy mortgage to another property, but you’ll need to repay your Help to Buy loan in the process.

When porting a mortgage, the interest rate can be transferred, not the mortgage itself. Consequently, you must pass new affordability checks and meet the current lending criteria.

If you have enough equity in your property, meet your lender’s criteria, and can demonstrate affordability, then it may be possible to borrow more on your help-to-buy mortgage.

If you have a help-to-buy loan, you may wish to borrow more on your mortgage to repay it.

Help to Buy ISAs were once available to assist first-time buyers in saving for a deposit. Although these ISAs are no longer available to new customers, alternatives like the Lifetime ISA have been introduced to replace them.

These government savings schemes are beneficial for first-time buyers needing assistance with saving for their first home. They cannot be held in joint names, so if you are purchasing with a partner, you will each need to open one to maximise the savings incentive.

Yes, depending on the scheme you are applying for, you’ll likely be able to get a mortgage with bad credit, especially with an experienced mortgage broker on your side.

Examples of bad credit scenarios include:

• County Court Judgements (CCJ)
• Defaults
• Missed and late payments
• Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs)
• Other complex credit issues

If you plan to use one of the government schemes soon and have bad credit, obtaining a recent credit report for your mortgage broker to review is advisable. This will allow us to assess your options and provide realistic advice on what you can achieve.

Whether you are looking to remortgage an existing Help to Buy mortgage or take advantage of one of the current schemes, there are options available for self-employed individuals.

Specialist mortgage lenders can assist customers who have recently become self-employed and may not have many years of accounts available.

Whether you are a limited company owner, a partner, a sole trader, or in another category, there will be suitable mortgage options for you.

Your mortgage broker will require evidence of income, which may include accounts, SA302s, PAYE payslips, or a combination of these, depending on how you receive your income.

The Forces Help to Buy scheme offers members of the armed forces a great opportunity to get on the property ladder. This scheme allows you to borrow up to 50% of your salary, with a maximum of £25,000, to use as a deposit on a property.

One unique aspect of this scheme is that it permits you to let out the property while you are away on duty, which is typically not allowed with a residential mortgage. The Forces Help to Buy scheme is the only residential mortgage arrangement that allows this flexibility.

Our team is experienced with the Forces Help to Buy scheme and can answer any questions.

When applying for a mortgage, having the right documents ready can help streamline the process. Here’s a list of the key documents you’ll typically need:

1. Proof of Identity:

   • Passport or Driving Licence

2. Proof of Address:

   • Recent Utility Bill (within the last 3 months)
   • Council Tax Bill

3. Proof of Income:

   • For Employed Applicants:
     • Last 3 months’ Payslips
   • For Self-Employed Applicants:
     • At least 1 years’ Tax calculations and overviews
     • At least 1-years Full accounts (if LTD company)

4. Bank Statements:

   • Latest 3 months’ Bank Statements

5. Proof of Deposit:

   • Savings Account Statements
   • Evidence of Gifted Deposits (if applicable)

6. Credit Report:

   • A copy of your Credit Report (check now – credit report)

Having these documents ready will help your mortgage broker or lender process your application more efficiently. If you have any specific circumstances or need further assistance, our team at Protex Financial is here to guide you through every step of the mortgage process.