Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Considerations Before Binding To A Mortgage

By Sam Rivers


To purchase a home is expensive and not everyone has the resources to buy one in cash. Fortunately, various lenders offer mortgages to help people afford a home of their own.

You may be surprised to learn that building societies and banks offer the most economical arrangements. If you have a previous mortgage issued by a building society or if you have a savings account at a building society, be sure to approach them first.

Banks and building societies don't just give money away to anyone, however. If you have had trouble paying your bills in the past they may hesitant to grant you a mortgage. If you have been refused a mortgage through traditional means you may want to ask an estate agent or mortgage broker to refer you formally to a building society.

Always ask up front if there will be a charge for this introduction. Also inquire if it will obligate you to take on an expensive form of mortgage.

When a broker is unable to get you an acceptable mortgage they are only allowed to charge you a fee of $1. The broker can charge for any work carried out on your behalf such as surveys.

To get the lowest possible monthly payment, it pays to try for a capital repayment mortgage from a building society. If you have a job and want a mortgage, you should write to a lender. Tell them you would like a capital repayment mortgage. Include your gross income and your partner's if you are buying the house jointly. Be specific about the breakdown of the income.

Be sure to include information about your base pay, overtime, bonuses and any expected pay raises. Include the amount of money you can use as a down payment.

If you outline all of your income and expenses it will demonstrate that you have done the calculations and will be able to meet your mortgage payments and other bills.




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