Working out what you can afford
Buying a property is a big step involving a substantial long-term financial commitment, so think hard about w...
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Mortgages
Everything’s easier when you know how to make the next move.
Now we can guide you through mortgages, as well as help you find your new home. So you can make your next move, your right move.
Try our mortgage calculator
Understand your affordability
See your monthly repayments
Check how much you could borrow
Find homes that match your budget
Be ready with a Mortgage in Principle
In just 20 minutes:
- You’ll have a personalised result showing how much you can borrow
- When you find the home you want you could get viewings faster
- You’re not committing to anything and your credit rating won’t be affected
- And you’ll be 1 step closer to a mortgage offer
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What is a Mortgage in Principle?
A Mortgage in Principle is the next step that can make a big difference when it comes to searching, viewing, and offering on a home. Also called an Agreement or Decision in Principle, or even AIP, DIP, MIP, or MAIP, you can do it online in just 20 minutes. And then you’ll know how much you can borrow, safe in the knowledge that a lender has checked what you could afford.
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