Can You Get a Mortgage With Bad Credit in Newcastle?

Bad Credit Mortgage Advice  in Newcastle

Unsecured credit is a topic that should not be taken lightly. We regularly speak with customers who are in dire need of specialist mortgage advice in Newcastle. Having things like missed payments, low credit scores, CCJ’s, and defaults, will have an impact on the maximum amount you can borrow for a mortgage.

If you have too many missed payments on something like a mobile phone contract, you may find yourself with a default attached to your credit file. If you are looking for a mortgage in the future, this can cause you trouble because it shows that you may be unreliable with payments.

That said, missing a couple of payments or defaults is not the end of the world. While talking to a specialist mortgage advisor in Newcastle can help navigate the mortgage process, there may find some suitable choices for you.

If you have a lower deposit, your chances of being declined are more than likely. If you have a suitable size deposit though, even if you have bad credit, a mortgage may still be an option for you, but you could face high-interest rates.

A specialist mortgage lender wants to know when and why your default was registered against you. The further away it is and depending on whether there is a good enough reason, the more likely you are to achieve mortgage success.

People do make mistakes and if it is a genuine, honest mistake that your default was issued, the mortgage lender may be a little more sympathetic during your application.

Bad Credit Mortgage FAQs 

We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers in addition to bad credit mortgages.

If your questions or situation cannot be found below, feel free to book your free mortgage appointment and we will see how we can help. Our team can provide great mortgage advice in Newcastle and have a lot of experience in dealing with complex mortgage situations and may have met something similar before.

What will my mortgage advisor in Newcastle need to see? 

No matter what type of credit problems you have had in the past, your mortgage advisor in Newcastle will need to see an up-to-date copy of your credit report, which you can typically obtain online for free.

You must get your credit report before applying for a mortgage, especially if you have a poor credit history. Multiple failed credit searches can affect your credit rating and potentially prevent you from getting a mortgage altogether.

I have a good income but bad credit. Can I still get a mortgage? 

The answer to this question depends on your individual circumstances. We find that many clients can be quite confused by their credit score and need help understanding why it may be a problem.

To some customers, their credit score may not look the best, but in their eyes, they might have a good enough deposit to lower the rate and a consistent income. Even so, because of the risk, a mortgage lender may not like them to borrow anything at all.

The mortgage lender must have absolute certainty that you can keep up with your mortgage payments without the possibility of falling into arrears. If you do fall into arrears, the mortgage lender may need to repossess your home. Contrary to widespread belief, they will want to avoid this if they can.

While it may sound challenging, there are still options for bad credit mortgages, though we tend to find they come with higher rates. At this point, the most beneficial step is to book an appointment with an experienced mortgage broker in Newcastle.

I’ve had mortgage problems before. Will that stop me from getting a mortgage?

In many situations, you may struggle to keep afloat financially for reasons you cannot control. This can leave you unable to make mortgage payments you had no trouble paying.

Unfortunately, such circumstances happen. Even if it could only be a momentary blip, you can repay quickly enough, a missed payment may still appear on your record.

No matter what credit problems you face, you may face a challenge when it is time to remortgage, buy your first home, or move home.

Providing nothing but open and honest, specialist mortgage advice in Newcastle, we have had a lot of experience in helping customers who were previously tied to a mortgage and have since found themselves with a bad credit history.

If you are in a comparable situation, it will be beneficial to talk to a mortgage broker in Newcastle on your way to finding future mortgage success.

What other types of adverse obstacles are customers faced? 

Customers may face all kinds of bad credit issues, all of which can cause great grief during the mortgage process. Some of these issues include but are not limited to; 

• Missed Mortgage Payments 
• Credit Card or Loan Defaults
• County Court Judgement (CCJ’s) 
• Bankruptcy

Although none of these are particularly great circumstances, it is not necessarily the end of the road for you. With higher mortgage rates, you may have a longer, more challenging process, but there are specialist mortgage lenders who can help.

You need to focus on improving your credit score to increase your chances of mortgage success and access to better interest rates. We have a useful article that we have written on How to Improve Your Credit Score in Newcastle, which will hopefully help you to obtain a mortgage in the future.

Get in Touch for Bad Credit Mortgage Advice in Newcastle

If you are need of some expert mortgage advice in Newcastle regarding bad credit mortgages, book your free mortgage appointment online and one of our mortgage advisors in Newcastle will see how they can help.

We have over 20 years of mortgage knowledge and experience on our side, working hard to make sure that we have a definite plan of action regarding you credit score, ahead of your mortgage process. It’s our hope that the eventual outcome has you with your own mortgage. 

How to Get a Mortgage if You’re Over 40

Specialist Mortgage Advice in Newcastle

Please bear in mind that the below information is intended solely for reference purposes and should not be taken as any kind of personal, financial or mortgage advice in Newcastle.

Can I get a mortgage at 40?

Looking at this with an initial view, the answer to this question is yes, there may be a possibility that you could get a mortgage if you are aged 40+. This entirely depends on what your situation is, however.

According to an old survey that taken out on mortgage brokers by the Nottingham Building Society, a large selection of those surveyed had said that they had seen a rise in mortgage applications being turned down for customers who were in this age bracket.

When speaking directly to these customers who were between the ages of 45 & 54 and had been declined during the time period that was being analysed, once again it all came down to age as the biggest factor.

In this article we will take a look at why we feel that these home buyers are experiencing this, and the positive steps you might be able to take if you would like to take out a mortgage over the age of 40.

Why are over 40s having mortgage applications denied?

To gain a much deeper insight into the position these mortgage applicants are in, it’s important that we look at previous years, way back to before the introduction of computerised credit scoring and increased industry regulation.

If you were to go and speak to someone at your local building society, asking for a mortgage, you will probably have been interviewed by the building society branch manager or one of their own in-house mortgage advisors in Newcastle.

They would individually make review all of the personal information you have provided, including how well you conduct your finances in your current account, before making a decision on whether or not your mortgage application should be approved.

If you were fortunate to be approved, then you would be provided with information on how much earners in similar positions to you, were able to borrow for a mortgage. This would been given to you as a multiple of your gross annual salary.

To provide you with an example of this, if you were earning a figure of approximately £20,000 per annum and the mortgage lender’s income multiple was 3.5x, then you would be obtaining a mortgage of around £70,000. 

What this method of income multiplier didn’t factor in, however, was how old you are. Because of this, it didn’t matter what your age actually was, whether or you were 30, 40 or 50, you would typically be able to borrow the same amount on a mortgage.

That sounds quite fair actually, doesn’t it? No signs of ageism.

At face value, this is what it might look like, however, if two mortgage applicants were both set to retire at the age of 65, then one of these applicants might have a term upwards of 35 years, whilst the other may only have a 15 year term, meaning they will have higher monthly payments.

Using the previous example of a £70,000 (capital and interest) mortgage, with a national interest rate of say, 5%, it could look like this: 

• Applicant one mortgage payments on £70,000 over 35 years: £252pm approx. 
• Applicant two mortgage payments of £70,000 over 15 years: £395pm approx. 

So in this example, we have two earners that are more or less identical, with the same amount of mortgage debt, but applicant two has much higher monthly mortgage payments than the other applicant.

If the national interest rates were to suddenly rise up, then there would be an much higher risk of arrears occurring for applicant who has higher monthly payments. At the end of the day, risk is what trying to be minimised in all of this.

With this in mind, modern mortgage calculators tend to now factor in the maximum length you could take a mortgage term for (or in simple terms, your age), as well as your income and your expenditure.

Our Thoughts

In the past, the BBC got in touch with our very own “Moneyman” Malcolm Davidson for his thoughts on the Nottingham Building Society study. His perspective was not so much that older customers are being declined, but that they cannot borrow as much as they perhaps hoped they’d be able to.

Of course, the irony in this situation, is that we are in a repeated cycle of being reminded by our own government that we will have to work until a later age, as they raise the retirement age for us to be able to qualify for our state pension.

It’s a shame that the high street lenders don’t necessarily take this into account when they look at granting customers their mortgage. Below we look at this a bit more in-depth.

Why It’s Hard to Get A Mortgage Over 40 Years Old

First and foremost, there are a various industries in the country that are manual labour focused. The likelihood of anyone continuing to work in that industry as they head into their seventies and maybe even beyond, is small.

In addition to this, mortgage lenders are pretty closely regulated when it comes to repossessions and arrears cases, as these look bad and they want to avoid them if possible. Taking a property into possession is a fairly costly process and can attract bad press for these mortgage lenders.

Regarding the topic of mortgages for much older mortgage applicants, they certainly don’t want to have to kick a pensioner out of their own home just because they can’t afford their mortgage anymore.

Thankfully, many mortgage lenders out there have started to consider granting mortgages to applicants beyond the typical retirement age, so long as you are able to show that you can afford a mortgage post-retirement.

In order to do this, you would usually give your mortgage lender with a letter from your pension provider that would project what your future income is going to be. The problem in this regard, is that even with this, your income will probably be lower at the point of retirement than it used to be.

This means when seeing if you can afford a mortgage, a mortgage lender would need you to prove that you are able to do so, even with a reduced income at the point of your retirement and beyond.

Whilst great in theory, this doesn’t always work well in practice, unless you are only looking to take out a smaller mortgage, at which point you probably don’t need to take out a mortgage past that point.

If you cast your mind back, you may remember that in 2011, they scrapped the default retirement age, as well as making it so that your employer cannot make you retire anymore, if you do not wish to do this.

Because of this, though there will be some mortgage lenders who use the state retirement age as the general guide for when a mortgage should be fully repaid, it is becoming much more common for customers to be allowed to self-declare their retirement age.

They will want to check the plausibility of this though, so if you had a highly physical job such as a firefighter, and you aimed to declare 72 as your retirement age, this wouldn’t necessarily be seen as realistic.

With The Help of a Mortgage Broker

We previously had a case where one of our mortgage advisors in Newcastle where a mortgage lender was actually in agreement to make a 9-year mortgage for a 66-year old accountant, who had declared they were going to retire at the age of 75.

That of course is a pretty extraordinary circumstance that won’t apply to most people, and is not a guarantee that you could do the same thing, though it shows that mortgage lenders can be flexible. To better your chances, you should prove how you are able to afford a mortgage at retirement.

Consumer protections and regulations are in place nowadays to protect consumers and encourage careful lending.

As you get older, there are also many different paths you could take to protect you and your home, such as equity release in Newcastle via taking out a lifetime mortgage, or even an alternative to this such as a retirement interest only or perhaps a term interest only.

A trusted and qualified later life mortgage advisor in Newcastle will be able to take a look at your circumstances and start a conversation with you and your family, if you are nearing the qualifying ages for these mortgage types and would like to go ahead, or even look at alternatives routes.

If you are a first time buyer in Newcastle, or are looking at moving home in Newcastle, please do not hesitate to contact us, or book your free mortgage appointment online, and get in touch with a trusted member of our fast & friendly mortgage advice team.

To understand the features and risks of equity release in Newcastle, lifetime mortgages and later life lending, ask for a personalised illustration.

A lifetime mortgage in Newcastle may impact the value of your estate and it could affect your entitlement to current and future means tested benefits. The loan plus accrued interest will repayable upon death or moving into long term care.

What to do If I Miss a Mortgage Payment?

Mortgage Advice in Newcastle

Any homeowner in Newcastle wouldn’t dream that they’ll miss a mortgage payment, but something like an illness or family emergency can occur, causing a financial struggle, especially for those with low-income and minimal savings.

It can be more challenging for those who don’t have any insurance policies in place that could cover their mortgage payments should any unforeseen circumstances occur. 

Here, we felt it was best to answer the following questions: what should you do if you are in this situation and think you will miss a mortgage payment, and how can you improve your credit score afterwards? 

Notify your lender Immediately 

If you think or know you’re going to miss an upcoming payment on your mortgage, you must inform your lender immediately. Once you have missed a payment, this will instantly show on your credit record, which will heavily impact your ability to remortgage when your old mortgage is coming to its end. 

Depending on your lender’s criteria and circumstances, there may be an alternative that can help you avoid missing a payment. Your lender will offer their support and guidance to borrowers going through a difficult time.

There is nothing wrong with feeling embarrassed. Chances are you are not alone – other people will be in a similar or worse situation. You won’t be the last or the first to contact their lender about being in this position. 

What happens when I miss a payment? 

If you miss one payment on your mortgage then this isn’t the end of the world, although this may have a negative impact on your credit rating, depending on how quickly this is resolved and how well you communicate with your lender.

Generally, if you fail to pay your mortgage, your lender will inform the credit referencing agencies, and this will have a negative impact on your credit score. However, as mentioned above, lenders will usually have a grace period after the payment due date. This will vary from lender to lender.

Your lender will usually try to work with you and help. In some instances they will set up a payment plan, a short term solution that can get you back on track with your payments.

Falling behind on multiple mortgage payments can lead to defaulting on the loan agreement, meaning that your lender could take repossession action. Repossession and eviction is the last resort for any lender, they will usually negotiate with you and help make a repayment agreement. It is recommended to reach out to a Mortgage Advisor in Newcastle prior to taking any payment plans etc.  

The Importance of Taking Out Protection Insurance 

Our Specialist Mortgage Protection Advisors in Newcastle will give you the option and recommend taking out the relevant insurance to protect you and your family from financial burden during any unforeseen health issues.

Depending on which protection insurance you take out, these will help pay for your mortgage and bills in the event you are off work sick or critically ill.

If you need any additional support or guidance, please get in touch to speak to one of our Specialists Mortgage and Protection Advisors in Newcastle and find out which insurance will benefit you. 

What is Gazumping? Should home buyers be afraid of it?

You may have heard the term Gazumping before, but you may not be familiar with what exactly it is. Gazumping, is a term that is used to describe an instance in which the seller of the property you are interested in, accepts another offer from someone else before the sale of the property to you is completed.

The word “Gazumping” is believed to be derived from the Yiddish word “Gezumph”, meaning to swindle or cheat someone out of something, used back in the 1920’s. When relating to house buying, the term was much more commonly used during the 1970-80’s.

Is Gazumping illegal?

When we have spoken to customers about this in the past, we have heard outcries from people who think surely, this must be illegal? Unfortunately, this is not the case at all and Gazumping is very much legal, as immoral as it is.

It’s quite a common occurrence, regularly cropping up during peoples home buying process across England and Wales. Why is it the case though? How can a practice like this be legal?

The reason is because until written contracts are exchanged by lawyers, the deals you make with a seller are not legally binding, they have no obligation to hold onto the property for you. Until your deal is completed, everything is essentially just a verbal agreement.

The idea of being Gazumped can understandably be quite a daunting concept for many first time buyers in Newcastle, even if there’s no guarantee of it happening. It’s the idea of possibly losing your dream home. Nobody wants it to happen, especially if you are a part of a property chain.

An aspect that can make it sting even more, is the prospect of you potentially losing money because of Gazumping. You may have paid for property surveys, conveyancing fees and mortgage arrangement fees, which are likely non-refundable.

How does Gazumping happen?

As touched upon above, the agreement between parties to buy or sell a property will not become a legally binding one, until lawyers perform an exchange of contracts.

This isn’t always quick, as there could be a several week delay between the point of having your offer accepted and the exchange of contracts taking place.

During this particular period, other prospective first time buyers in Newcastle may jump in to make the seller a much better offer on the property, either through speaking to an estate agent or by going directly to the seller.

These deals may be much more preferable, whether it’s a higher purchase price, the promise of a faster sale, or that particular buyer not having the pressure of a property chain. Gazumping as a term, covers any of these offers that the seller accepts whilst you’re going through your mortgage process.

Buyers Market vs Sellers Market

Whether or not the market is a buyers or sellers market may have an impact of your likelihood of being Gazumped by a seller.

If the market is currently a sellers market, that means the market is hot. There’s a strong demand, fewer properties, people want to buy and there may be bidding wars between buyers, thus driving prices up. In this case, Gazumping is more likely, as someone may drop in with a much higher offer.

On the other hand, if the market is currently a buyers market, there’s more houses than buyers, a seller may not be receiving as many offers, therefore you have less chance of someone Gazumping you and you have much more room to negotiate on price.

Ways to Avoid Being Gazumped

The delay that occurs between offer acceptance and the exchange of contracts between two parties can be due to having a property survey taken out. This is where your conveyancer will carry out the appropriate searches and you will receive your mortgage offer.

With this in mind, there are a few helpful tips you can use in order to help increase your chances of furthering yourself to mortgage success and avoiding being Gazumped.

• Find a conveyancing solicitor or surveyor in advance, to reduce the wait time.
• Provide all the necessary information as quickly as you can, to speed up your mortgage process.
• Obtain a mortgage agreement in principle to show the seller that you are ready to proceed, unlike other sellers who may try to swoop in without confirmation of their mortgage eligibility.

There are also a selection of other potentially useful mortgage tips that could really benefit you during your mortgage process and further your chances of obtaining a mortgage.

Other Helpful Gazumping Tips

First of all, as a part of your mortgage offer to the seller, you should ask them to remove the property from the open market. Doing so limits how many people can see the property is for sale, which in turn reduces additional offers being made and thus reduces your chances of being Gazumped.

The seller doesn’t have to agree to do this for you, as once again there is no obligation. That being said, it is quite commonplace these days for sellers to respect this request from a buyer, especially if they haven’t been too fortunate in receiving offers as it is.

Second of all, you could look at putting a lock-in agreement in place, which would see both sides putting down a deposit towards their binding agreement. This would mean that if any one party chose to withdraw or change the deal, the other party would take their deposit.

There can be legal fees involved in setting something like this up, so it may be a costly decision, but you may feel like having this in place is worth the cost for the security it would provide you with during your mortgage process.

Lastly, there may be potential insurance options that you could take out as a means of protecting yourself against the prospect of Gazumping. These policies will pay out if you are Gazumped, protecting you against the possible loss of money, due to fees you have potentially paid throughout your process.

How a Mortgage Broker in Newcastle Can Help

Whilst Gazumping is never guaranteed to be prevented, there is a lot as you have seen, that can help protect a buyer from a higher likelihood of being Gazumped. As a trusted and knowledgeable mortgage broker in Newcastle, we may be able to offer some help.

We pride ourselves on our responsive service, working hard to get our customers through their process as quickly and efficiently as possible, whilst keeping them informed at every stage. This is a benefit to home buyers, as at least as far as things we can control are concerned, we can speed up your process.

In addition to this, we also have the ability to obtain a mortgage agreement in principle for you, typically within 24 hours of your initial appointment. Depending on the time of day you speak to your mortgage advisor, you may even be lucky enough to get this back the same day!

As mentioned above, having this AIP gives you and the seller the confidence that you are able to proceed with a mortgage, as opposed to someone who may have a better deal, but cannot confirm whether they’ll even be eligible for a mortgage.

Book your free mortgage appointment today and we’ll help you along with your mortgage journey, as a first time buyer in Newcastle.

First-Time Buyer Mortgage Advice in Newcastle

What is a Cashback Mortgage?

Cashback Mortgage Advice in Newcastle

We tend to find we receive loads of enquiries regarding the many different types of mortgage available one of them being cashback mortgages. We aim to answer the most frequent questions about cashback mortgages. These include; will it benefit me in the long term or short term, and how does it compare to my other mortgage options?

With the sheer amount of requests, Mortgage Advisor in Newcastle and managing director Malcolm ‘the Moneyman’ decided to make a video regarding cashback mortgages.

What is a Cashback Mortgage?

Cashback mortgages are pretty self-explanatory. After paying off your mortgage or after finishing your mortgage term, you will get some cash back.

The amount you get back is a percentage of what you have borrowed like 1 or 2%. Some lenders like to have a fixed price in the contract. Even if you have a long mortgage term, this is a fixed amount, and it will not increase over time.

Will a Cashback Mortgage benefit me?

Cashback mortgages come with both advantages and disadvantages. Such as, some Cashback Mortgages might come with a free property valuation or some fringe benefits.

Cashback Mortgages can be very attractive to customers that are borrowing lower mortgages. You will get some money back plus some benefits on the side. If you are offered a reasonable percentage on your Cashback Mortgage, you should consider taking it up as it may be worth it in the long term.

The only real disadvantage to a cashback mortgage is that they sometimes come with high-interest rates.

Different Types of Mortgages in Newcastle

Compared to other mortgage options available, Cashback Mortgages are not the most popular. However, they are still worth considering. We still see customers at Newcastlemoneyman looking for Cashback Mortgages, and they are a great backup option if you don’t qualify for your first choices.

If you want a more in-depth viewpoint, be sure to book your free mortgage appointment online or give us a call To speak with a Specialist Mortgage Advisor in Newcastle. Our team will be more than happy to explain the benefits of taking out a Cashback Mortgage and why they could be a suitable option for you.

The Pros & Cons Of Using A Mortgage Broker in Newcastle

Finding your footing on the property ladder for the first time, or jumping in once again at the end of your fixed term, can feel a little daunting at times.

There are plenty of routes these days for homeowners and home buyers to take for themselves, but you ideally want to get it right first time, especially with so much money involved.

Of course, we firmly believe that our service as a mortgage broker in Newcastle, will benefit all during their mortgage process, especially first-time buyers in Newcastle.

Whilst we are confident in our ability to assist our customers, we also understand that it is not for everyone and some may still be unsure of how we can help.

As such, we have put together a balanced overview of why coming to a mortgage broker in Newcastle may benefit you in some cases, as well as why sometimes you may prefer to go direct to the mortgage lender instead.

What are the pros & cons of using a mortgage broker in Newcastle?

Cost-Effectiveness

In the minds of many, you are much more likely to save money by going direct and finding your own mortgage deal. This isn’t entirely untrue, as a mortgage broker in Newcastle may charge a fee, though this is very much circumstantial.

If you’re experienced in doing it yourself, have a straightforward case and knowledge of lender criteria, by all means this will be easier and more cost-effective. The downside to this comes with more complex cases and people who don’t understand the lender criteria.

Without the know-how, you could either end up on the wrong deal, or unsuccessfully applying for a mortgage deal. Both of these situations could result in you spending more money than you have to, or damaging your credit score, harming your chances of applying for a mortgage in the future.

A trusted mortgage advisor in Newcastle will always aim to get their recommendation right first time, at the cheapest deal they can find. Whilst again, this may come with a service fee, you could be saving yourself a lot more money in the long run.

Local Bank Branch Relationships

Another point that many older customers think works in the favour of the bank directly, is the way the mortgage process was previously run. Before the rise of technology and online banking, you would be a loyal customer of your local branch regularly, often speaking to the same people.

When it came to a mortgage, you would sit with the bank manager themselves, who would “know your finances inside and out”, and they would be the one to approve a mortgage for you. A lot has changed since then though, and credit scoring is now all done digitally.

That means the bank manager won’t personally run through your case. Instead your case will be run against a complex online system, to determine whether or not you qualify for a mortgage. These days, everyone gets a fair shot, no matter which bank you are with.

Exclusive Mortgage Products

Tying into the previous point, many believe that you can get better, exclusive deals only by going direct. Once again, this is somewhat true, but only part of the story. See, they can offer great deals, but only from their own company.

The problem here is that not all mortgage lenders are banks and there are lots of different options out there to choose from. The best deal your bank can offer, might not be the best deal overall that you could’ve gone with.

That’s once again, where it is beneficial taking out mortgage advice in Newcastle. A dedicated mortgage advisor will be able to run through your case, and match you up to a suitable deal with one of the many lenders they have on panel, rather than from just one source.

It’s also worth noting on the topic of exclusivity, that you may also find deals with a mortgage broker in Newcastle, that you can’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, looking to remortgage in Newcastle or have a more specialist case, there will be more options for you when going with a mortgage broker.

Changes to Regulation & Consumer Protection

Following the 2007-08 credit crunch, the mortgage market needed an overhaul. As outlined in the 2014 Mortgage Market Review, lenders were no longer able to sell mortgages to their customers on a non-advised basis.

What this meant, was that you couldn’t just walk into a bank, tell them you want a mortgage and be granted it without any checks. You also couldn’t be granted a mortgage by anyone in the bank, as this was something that would happen regularly, whether they were qualified to do so or not.

In addition to this, these changes also brought about consumer protection, that a bank otherwise wouldn’t have given you. You now have the right to complain to the Financial Ombudsman if you feel mis-advised in any way. You also can make a claim via the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

This is a tick in the column for both mortgage broker and mortgage lender alike, as it means no matter which journey you take, you’ll be safe, secure and professionally advised.

Booking an Appointment with a Mortgage Advisor in Newcastle

One area where the mortgage lenders fall short and the mortgage brokers excel, is that it can sometimes literally take months to try and speak with someone at a bank. Once you have made that contact and started your process, you’re not always guaranteed to be kept in the loop.

A unique selling point of our own, is that we are able to speak with you at times that best suit you and your schedule. Our mortgage advisors in Newcastle are here from morning until late, every single day of the week, including weekends. You might also find us working on some bank holidays too!

If you’re lucky, you might find yourself with an appointment on the same day, but that also doesn’t have to be the case. Want to speak with someone in a few days time? You are more than welcome to do so!

These advisors have time slots that best suit your lifestyle. Work 9-5 and need to speak with someone later that evening? We’ve got you covered! The best part is that with our online booking feature, it’s never been easier to speak with a qualified mortgage advisor!

Further to this, we pride ourselves on being responsive with our customers. This means no matter what stage of the mortgage process you’re in, you will always be kept in the loop. If there are any changes, your advisor will let you know as soon as they are able to do so.

It’s because of mortgage brokers in Newcastle like us, offering this level of customer service, that the public perception of mortgage brokers has changed. This has led to more people than ever getting in touch with their local experts, rather than going to the big banks.

Handling of Complex Scenarios

Sometimes a mortgage situation might be a bit more difficult than the average case. Frequent examples of this that we’ve encountered over the years, include (but are not limited to);

• Mixed Deposit (Savings & Gift) – This means auditing two different sources.
• Zero Hour Contract Workers – Will there be a consistent income?
• Wanting to Make a Second Purchase – Can they afford to make that additional purchase?
• Self-Employed with No Fixed Income – This is always a challenge for Self-Employed applicants.
• Poor Credit History – A lender will not look favourably upon an applicant who has mismanaged payments in the past.
• Affordability – Can they afford a mortgage full stop?

In the past, mortgage lenders could easily compete with one another by offering deals that were better than the other. Times have changed since then, and now the main difference in which deal you go with, is whether or not you match the criteria.

A deal might well be cheaper, but you may not be eligible for it. The mortgage lender will run either a hard search (leaves a footprint on your credit file) or soft search (leaves less of a footprint on your credit file), to see if you are indeed able to have that mortgage.

If you apply for the mortgage with a lender and are declined an agreement in principle, this will likely damage your credit file. Worst of all, it is very unlikely you will be given a reason as to why you were declined, which can be understandably frustrating.

On the flip side to this, a mortgage broker in Newcastle will be able to run through your case beforehand, making sure you’re good to go, and informing you of anything you need to do to better your chances of being accepted.

Using the lenders they have on panel, they’ll be able to match you with deals that you may well be eligible for and look to get you agreed in principle. Obtaining your agreement in principle through Newcastlemoneyman, will usually take no more than 24 hours of your free mortgage appointment.

Of course, this doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to be agreed, nor does it guarantee a mortgage at the end, but it’s much safer for your credit file to have an expert comb through beforehand. As expert mortgage advisors in Newcastle, we always aim to get our recommendation right the first time.

In Conclusion; Should I use a mortgage broker in Newcastle?

Ultimately, it’s your choice. As you can see, there are indeed pros and cons to going with a mortgage broker in Newcastle. Conversely, there’s also plenty of pros and cons to going direct as well. It basically comes down to how quick you want your service to be, and how secure you want to be.

As a mortgage broker in Newcastle, led by 20+ year industry veteran Malcolm Davidson, we have helped thousands of customers with their mortgage goals. From first time buyers in Newcastle getting onto the property ladder, to people at the end of their fixed period, looking to remortgage in Newcastle, it’s safe to say we’ve done it all.

If you would like to speak with a responsive, open & honest, FCA regulated mortgage expert, feel free to book yourself in for a free mortgage appointment or remortgage review, with one of our fantastic mortgage advisors. We’re here to help with all your mortgage needs, with time slots that best suit you, subject to availability.

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Mortgage Hurdles you Could Face in Newcastle

Mortgage Hurdles and Specialist Advice

In the mortgage process, it can be common for hurdles to arise. Through our experience as a mortgage broker in Newcastle, we often see applicants encounter a variety of mortgage hurdles. Some of them are more well-known than others, meaning we can advise you on these quickly. On the other, there may be some that are more complex and will mean looking further into an option that will solve the problem.

Here at Newcastlemoneyman, we love a challenge! Our team are here to offer a helping hand to overcome these mortgage hurdles in Newcastle. As mentioned, there are a variety of mortgage hurdles out there, however, there are some that we encounter on a daily basis.

Childcare costs

In our 20-plus years in the mortgage world, we have found that being declined a mortgage because of childcare costs is a very rare occurrence. This expenditure may be expensive, but lenders will usually be flexible when it comes to childcare costs and mortgage affordability. The lender’s job is to make sure that you can afford a mortgage while raising a child and they will combat this by potentially offering you a lower mortgage amount.

This is in comparison to an individual in the same financial situation as you, who does not have children may be offered a higher mortgage amount. This may seem unfair, however, lenders should still lend to you, it’s likely that they’re just factoring in child benefits and state benefits into account.

Mortgages following a divorce or a separation

One of the most popular mortgage hurdles that we encounter regularly in Newcastle, is a mortgage following a divorce or separation. In the majority of cases, finances are the first thing that you need to manage following a divorce or separation.

Below are common questions we get asked about this mortgage hurdle:

• How do I remove my ex’s name from my mortgage?
• Can I remove my name from my ex’s mortgage?
• Can I have more than one mortgage?
  
  

The answer to all of these questions is yes, all of these are possible but, you may require assistance from a mortgage expert to do so. These situations are very specialist and you may need a professional to help you get by them.

Our team understand these situations are hard and you want it to ver sorted as quickly as possible but, it’s also key that we get it right and that you overcome the hurdles with no repercussions and a new mortgage deal that you’re happy with.

Starting a new job & getting a mortgage in Newcastle?

When customers get in touch for mortgage advice in Newcastle, it can be common for them to want to take out a mortgage when they start a new job. The deposit is not an issue here. Normally, the applicant will have either built up savings or is looking at moving home in Newcastle and will keep the funds from the sale to help with the deposit.

In the case where you are starting a new job soon, there is a possibility that you can get a mortgage pre-hand if you have already signed a contract and had a job offer. Usually, lenders are okay with probationary periods, although, they will be cautious.

Having gaps n employment can often be a worry. This is because it’s best to show your lender that you’re reliable and are trusted to meet your monthly payments. Normally, being unemployed with no income is a warning sign for them.

Proving your deposit

Sometimes, your mortgage deposit can be the most challenging but the most straightforward part of the process. This is due to strict anti-money laundering measures. You will be required to evidence of where you got your deposit from as this is an important part of your mortgage process.

Depositing large amounts of cash into your bank will be questioned by your lender. If you cannot prove how you received this money, your application may be rejected. Your application may get rejected if you cannot prove how you received this money.

In the case your deposit or a portion of it has been gifted to you, it’s advised that the money is kept inside the gifter’s account. By doing this, your lender can easily monitor the money to see exactly where the money is coming from.

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Can I port my mortgage to a new property in Newcastle?

Mortgage Advice for Porting a Mortgage Newcastle

Usually, you’ll find that most high street mortgages are portable. Having a portable mortgage means that you will be able to move the mortgage from one property to another, avoiding any kind of penalty.

A benefit of having a portable mortgage is that it can allow you to potentially avoid any early repayment charges that otherwise would have come up. This can be helpful if you are looking to move into a new home and are currently tied into a contract with a fixed rate.

Are all mortgages portable?

Even though it’s true that lots of mortgages available to customers are portable, this doesn’t apply to every mortgage. This is definitely evident with some specialist lenders. Contacting our team and speaking to your mortgage lender for a quick discussion can give you some confirmation on this.

Should I port my mortgage?

Despite it being an option in many common cases, homeowners may simply not go for this option. This could be due to the lender not being willing to lend them the necessary additional funds required to move home.

Along with this, it’s key to keep in mind that the additional funds will on a different rate to the rate that your existing mortgage deal is already on. It may even be helpful for you to take on those early repayment chargers instead of staying where you are this is subject to the deal that your lender offers you.

What is a Sub Account?

When you decide to port your mortgage, a sub-account will be created at this point. The additional funds will be placed onto a different deal than the one you have on your current mortgage.

Because of this, you technically have a single mortgage and a single direct debit in your name. There are different rates of interest that will apply to each.

Further down the line, having sub-accounts can cause a bit of grief for some. This is because different products will eventually overlap with one another. You will need to make sure they are aligned once again as this could risk your sub-accounts falling onto the lenders standard variable rate for a set period of time.

If you are looking for further information regarding the option to port mortgages onto new property, please get in touch to speak to an expert mortgage advisor in Newcastle. We offer all our customers a free mortgage appointment where you can talk about your situation to an expert and find out the best option for you.

Whether you’re looking at moving house in Newcastle, dealing with a buy to let mortgage in Newcastle or are in need of assistance with a self employed mortgage in Newcastle, our team are more than happy to get you booked in for an appointment to explore your options.

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Buying a Property With a Partner or Friend in Newcastle?

Mortgage Advice in Newcastle | Purchasing with a friend/partner

In some cases, a practical way to get on the property ladder as a first time buyer in Newcastle or home mover in Newcastle could be buying a home with a friend or partner. One benefit is that the deposit would be raised quicker and may increase your deposit amount more than if it was from a single income.

As well as this, the costs will be shared, because of there being two incomes. Despite this benefit, it’s key to know that if one defaults, then there is the risk of the other having to be responsible for the full mortgage.

The facts

How many people can jointly own a property?

The maximum amount of people that can jointly co-own a property is four. When you jointly co-own a property, you have a legal right to stay in your home unless a court rules otherwise. In the circumstance where one of the parties would like to sell or take out extra borrowing against the property, this is a matter all parties have to consent to unless a court state otherwise.

Joint tenancy or tenancy in common – what’s the difference?

Civil partnerships or married couples usually prefer joint tenancies. In the unfortunate event that one of the parties passes away, the property will be in possession of the other owner on the mortgage. The law sees joint tenants as one unit, which means you can’t remortgage or sell the property without the agreement of the other owner. 

Tenants in common are a more favourable choice for relatives or friends who are buying together. You may jointly own the property, but you do not have to own equal shares. Therefore, you can act individually. This means that you have the right to sell or give away your share of the property. There is a way you can mortgage your share of the property, but it would be difficult to find a lender that will lend in these circumstances. 

Joint mortgages & removing names

What happens if you have a joint mortgage, but the other parties stop meeting the mortgage payments?

All borrowers are jointly and severally liable, which is something a mortgage lender will highlight to you. If one of you stops paying your share of the mortgage, then the other(s) will make up the shortfall and pay the full amount.

How do I remove my name from my ex-partner’s mortgage?

In the case where a divorce/separation might occur, it’s crucial to understand that all parties are still responsible for any joint financial commitments. It applies even if a person leaves the family home, and this is also the case when the two parties come to an agreement where one person will make all the payments.

It’s best to speak to a specialist mortgage advisor in Newcastle to understand what your options might be. To look into this further, check out our article, “divorce & separation mortgage advice.”

If the consideration of buying a new property in the future should occur, the mortgage payment on the old property would be taken into consideration. In this circumstance, a person must seek out Mortgage Advice in Newcastle. It does depend on how generous the lender is as to how much they will lend, however, our mortgage broker in Newcastle will take this into account when recommending the most appropriate lender to apply for a mortgage agreement in principle. 

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Can I Get a Second Mortgage to Buy Another House in Newcastle?

Second Mortgage Advice in Newcastle

Here are some of the reasons why a homeowner might be needing two different mortgages:

• To raise some money for an existing home.
• With a view to rent out your existing home and purchase a new one.
• As a means of helping your children out, with a second mortgage.
• Requiring a second mortgage to purchase a Buy-to-Let in Newcastle.
• Your name is on an existing mortgage and you are looking to buy a new property.

Second Mortgage to Raise Money

If you have a substantial amount of equity built-up in your home and are looking for a second mortgage to release some of this, as a means of funding the purchase of a new home, or home improvements on another property in your portfolio, then this is definitely something an experienced mortgage advice team in Newcastle, like ourselves, can take a look at.

Quite often you’ll find towards the back end of your mortgage, you’ll be heading onto, or potentially already are on a lenders Standard Variable Rate (SVR). Our team of advisors are able to shop around and find a potentially more competitive deal, whilst also giving you the option to release capital. A further advance with your current lender could also potentially be an option for you.

Second Mortgage to Rent Out Existing Home to Purchase a New one

If you are looking at the possibility of moving house but maintaining ownership of your existing property with the purpose of letting it out, this is another instance wherein a second mortgage would be applicable. Your second mortgage will be a new residential one, taken out on a property after raising the funds from renting out the previous home. This particular type of process is known as a Let to Buy and has become particularly popular over time.

Second Mortgage for a Buy to Let

In some cases, a homeowner may look to release the equity that is sitting in their property, using that supplemented income to either buyan additional property to add to their portfolio. We have spoken to many customers over the year who have been looking to do this and are ready, willing and able to help you out with a mortgage for this purpose.

Second Mortgage to Purchase a Home for your Children

Rules vary on taking out a second mortgage to purchase a home for your child. The more commonly seen situation is where a homeowner may wish to take out a remortgage to release equity as a means of gifting their child a substantial deposit. This is a widely popular option that has seen many First-Time Buyers who otherwise wouldn’t have gotten on the property ladder, find their dream homes and settle down.

Named on Existing Mortgage and Want to Buy a New Home

Other circumstances where a second mortgage may apply, could be through financial complications present with a divorce or separation. You may not always be able to get out of your joint mortgage straight away, if at all, but may wish to take out a mortgage on a home of your own once you’ve moved out. This is a situation that we come across on a regular basis and often have the ability to help with.

Whatever the circumstances surrounding your financial position and need for a second mortgage, being an Experienced Buy-to-Let Mortgage Broker we may be able to help you achieve what you’re looking to do. Our mortgage advisors in Newcastle will search through thousands of mortgage deals to find the right one for you and your personal situation.