Million-pound mortgages and what the base rate drop means for you
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Is a 5% deposit still enough for first-time buyers to get on the ladder? How much do you need to earn to qualify for a million pound mortgage? Will the Bank of England base rate reduction affect your mortgage as a homeowner?
All of these questions (and more!) are answered in this episode of the ESPC Property Show!
In this episode, Paul & Megan are joined by returning guests - David Lauder & Paul Demarco, two of ESPC Mortgages Mortgage Advisors where they discuss high net worth property owners, advice for first-time buyers and the current mortgage market.
You can watch all of our previous mortgage episodes below:
Are interest rates dropping? - https://youtu.be/hrL1PxwNl5w
Don't be afraid of mortgages - https://youtu.be/SyES9nMr1Mo
Unlocking the secrets of the 2023 mortgage market - https://youtu.be/XSdOy3LJ-zI
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. What does the Bank of England base rate reduction mean for homeowners? (00:01:10)
3. What should you do if you're at the end of your fixed rate? (00:02:20)
4. How quickly do lenders amend their interest rates? (00:03:34)
5. Our base rate predictions for the rest of the year (00:04:16)
6. Swap rates (00:05:09)
7. Should you leave a high interest rate mortgage early? (00:06:50)
8. Is the new base rate going to affect house prices? (00:08:40)
9. Gifted deposits (00:10:07)
10. How much do first-time buyers need as a deposit? (00:11:05)
11. Skipton's 100% mortgage (00:11:40)
12. Do income multiples still apply? (00:13:14)
13. How children can affect your mortgage eligibility (00:14:36)
14. What's the most expensive mortgage you've ever arranged... (00:15:24)
15. Fast mortgage offers happening right now (00:17:44)
16. Debt mix up with twins (00:19:06)
17. What's the minimum salary to get a mortgage in Scotland? (00:21:42)
18. Should you get a tracker or fixed rate mortgage right now? (00:23:00)
19. Undisclosed credit and loans (00:23:56)
20. Advice for first-time buyers (00:25:59)
21. Closing comments (00:28:51)
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