mortgages
Every MoneyBrink guide tagged "mortgages".
The Costs of Buying a Home in the UK
A checklist of the costs of buying a home in the UK: deposit, stamp duty, legal fees, surveys, mortgage fees, moving costs and ongoing running costs.
9 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyFirst-Time Buyer Schemes in the UK Explained
An overview of UK first-time buyer help: Lifetime ISA, shared ownership, mortgage guarantees, stamp duty relief and schemes in each nation.
9 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyFixed vs Tracker Mortgages: Which Is Right for You?
Fixed, tracker, discount and variable mortgages compared: how each works, the risks and rewards, early repayment charges and how to choose a deal in the UK.
9 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyHow Mortgages Work in the UK: A Beginner's Guide
How UK mortgages work: deposits, loan-to-value, repayment versus interest-only, fixed and variable rates, affordability checks and the steps to getting one.
10 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyHow Much Deposit Do You Need to Buy a Home?
How much deposit you need to buy a home in the UK, how deposit size affects mortgage rates, ways to save, and schemes that may help first-time buyers.
8 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyHow to Remortgage: A Step-by-Step UK Guide
How remortgaging works in the UK: when to do it, how much it saves, fees, early repayment charges, product transfers and the steps from start to finish.
9 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyMortgage Arrears: What to Do If You Fall Behind
Behind on your mortgage? Your rights, how lenders must treat you, the options available, repossession and the free help you can get in the UK.
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