Mortgage

What should I look for in a mortgage lender?

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The mortgage marketplace in the UK is a very crowded place these days. An entire smorgasbord of mortgage lenders are fighting to sign us up as customers - from banks and building societies to supermarkets and department stores.

All this choice can easily make us information-rich, but decision-poor. So how do we cut through the marketing hyperbole and the sense-numbing myriad of discounts, capped rates and introductory offers.

Estate agents and banks are always eager to help with a mortgage decision. But remember that while taking one of their mortgages is convenient- especially if you are a first time buyer - it may not be the best available option. Like car insurance and so many of our other major purchases, it pays to shop around. And because mortgages are usually for substantial amounts of money, the savings can run into several thousands pounds over the lifetime of the mortgage.

With so many variables and a veritable blizzard of special mortgage offers to tempt us, it's understandable to feel overwhelmed by the whole business. The best mortgage, though, is not necessarily the one with the lowest interest rate. The best mortgage is the mortgage that's best for you as an individual.

Choosing a mortgage lender should, in some respects, be analagous to selecting a partner. Get to know one another and talk things through before making a commitment. You're taking a big step so be certain you're right for one another.

Selecting a mortgage lender is about more than merely inspecting the size of their APR. A low interest rate is important, naturally, but you also have to take into account other costs such as early repayment fees or lock-ins that would prevent you moving your mortgage elsewhere for a set period of time.

Since we're all different, with varying circumstances, needs and priorities, there's a wide range of mortgage companies out there. One of them will be your perfect match.

The choices you will have are ultimately based on the amount you wish to borrow and your ability to repay. Having a deposit will also significantly improve the kind of mortgage deal you can access. The larger the deposit, the more attractive the mortgage you will be able to obtain.

From the lender's perspective, the mortgage they offer is founded on the loan to value ratio. In other words, the sum you need to borrow compared to the value of your property. A customer with a large deposit therefore will stand a greater chance of obtaining a better rate than a customer who wishes to borrow as much as possible.

When selecting a mortgage lender aim for a mix of value for money and flexibility. For what's a home if you're having sleepless nights?

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