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Five Star Mortgages Ltd - UK Mortgage Broker

Five Star Mortgages Ltd - UK Mortgage Broker

By: Five Star Mortgages Ltd
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If you are a first time buyer in the UK this series will help you understand: How a lender calculates your maximiumn borrowing (affordability), if you need a deposit and if you can get a deposit how this benefits you, what to expect from estate agents and solicitors, and the general house buying process.

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Episodes
  • First-time Buyer Series - Part 3 - Affordability
    Aug 15 2025

    Buying your first home starts with one big question: How much can you actually afford to borrow?
    In this episode, our team at Five Star Mortgages breaks down everything you need to know about affordability as a first-time buyer — from how lenders calculate your borrowing power to the key factors that could help (or hurt) your application.

    We cover:

    • How income, outgoings, and credit score influence affordability
    • The difference between lender calculators and real-world mortgage offers
    • Why future interest rate changes matter to your budget
    • Practical tips to boost your borrowing potential

    Whether you’re months away from applying or ready to get started now, this episode will help you approach your first mortgage with clarity and confidence.

    🎙 Listen now and take the first step towards owning your home.

    View the video version on YouTube

    Please find us at www.fivestarmortgages.co.uk

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    35 mins
  • First-time Buyer Series - Part 2 - Mortgage Features
    Jun 30 2025

    What are all the mortgage terms? Fixed rates, tracker rates, with fees or without fees?, and what sets the mortgage term??

    Everything a first-time buyer in the UK should know to help them choose a mortgage.

    View the video version on YouTube

    Please find us at www.fivestarmortgages.co.uk

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    20 mins
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