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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
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
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
What actually happens? The mortgage underwriting process is a key part of the mortgage application process. It is when the lender assesses the applicant’s ability to repay the loan, and decides whether or not to approve the loan. It can also vary depending on the lender. However, there are some general steps that are typically involved. Affordability assessment The first step is for... Read more
Your mortgage appointment is essentially a fact finding exercise for your mortgage adviser. He will take some time to get to know you, your borrowing needs and your financial situation. Your adviser has a huge amount of knowledge about how you will be assessed for borrowing by the lenders. Based on the information you give to your adviser he will do an affordability assessment to give yo... Read more
