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Answering common questions about mortgages and property

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CIS Contractor Mortgages

If you're a Construction Industry Contractor we can assist you with your mortgage. CIS contractors are in the fortunate position to not have to rely on their last 1 or 2 years accounts but can often use the income detailed on their last 3 months payslips. There is not a specific CIS Contractor mortgage but some lenders will consider these payslips as evidence of income without the need for... Read more

Mortgage in Principle

A Mortgage in Principle (MIP) also known as an Agreement in Principle (AIP) or a Decision in Principle (DIP) is a written estimate from the lender, giving you an indication of what they would be willing to lend you buy way of a mortgage. It is important to remember that an AIP is a formal approach to the lender asking them to check your credit file and assess affordability. A Mortgage... Read more

Looking for a new home – find out how much can you borrow.

This is the most common question that we are asked - of course when you're thinking of buying your first home or moving house you need to know how much you can borrow. Turning to an online calculator won't give you all the answers so we'd suggest you book a short online or face to face meeting with one of our brokers. An online calculator often won't take into account overtime or enhanced pay... Read more

Ask About Mortgages & Winchester Rugby Club

We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of Winchester RFC. As we develop our Winchester office it is important for us to begin a relationship with the local community and as rugby is close to our hearts, the opportunity to support Winchester Rugby Club is something that we are really excited about. We have long standing relationships with some key characters in the club and love t... Read more

Same Day Agreement in Principle Service

When you have made an offer on a property, or, before you can make an offer on a property the estate agent may ask for an Agreement in Principle (AIP). This is some assurance for the agent that you are able to afford the property and are likely to be able to get a mortgage. Ask About Mortgages have launched a 'Same Day Agreement in Principle' service so that buyers can quickly satisfy this r... Read more