Mortgages for Home Buyers · United Kingdom

Find out how much you could borrow, and what buying a home will really cost, before you make an offer.

Tell us about the home you want to buy. A verified mortgage professional who covers your postcode will get in touch to explain the types of mortgage, what you can afford and what to line up first, so you're ready before you make an offer.

  • The types of mortgage explained in plain English
  • Matched to a professional who covers your postcode
  • No obligation to apply
Free · No obligation

Tell us what you need

A verified professional will get in touch.

01What do you need?
Service
Help us match you with the right mortgage adviser
02About you
03Where and how to reach you

We respect your privacy. Your information will be sent securely and handled with care.

Types of mortgage

The main choices, and what each asks of you

The right choice depends on your budget, how much certainty you want and how long you plan to stay.

01

Repayment

You pay off interest and the loan together, and own the home at the end of the term.

02

Interest-only

You pay only the interest, so you need a separate plan to repay the loan at the end.

03

Fixed rate

Your rate and payment are fixed for a set period, then change.

04

Tracker

The rate follows another rate, such as the Bank of England base rate, and moves with it.

05

Discount

A reduction on the lender's variable rate for a set period.

06

Offset

Your savings are set against the loan to reduce the interest you pay.

What buying a home costs

Six costs beyond the price

01

The deposit

The part of the price you pay yourself.

02

Mortgage fees

An arrangement fee, and sometimes a valuation fee or broker fee.

03

Stamp Duty or its equivalent

Stamp Duty Land Tax, or the Scottish or Welsh equivalent, depending on the price and your situation.

04

Legal fees

A solicitor or conveyancer to handle the purchase.

05

A survey

To check the condition of the home before you commit.

06

Moving and setting up

Removals, furniture and the other costs of a new home.

Before you apply

Six things to ask any mortgage professional before you commit

01

Are you authorised?

Ask for the firm's FCA reference number and check it on the FCA Register.

02

Do you look at the whole market?

Or only a selection of lenders.

03

How are you paid?

A fee from me, a commission from the lender, or both.

04

What is the total cost of this deal?

Including the arrangement fee, and what happens when the rate period ends.

05

What are the early repayment charges?

And can I port the mortgage if I move?

06

Is the credit search soft or hard?

And what will it leave on my credit file?

Why Namoye

Built around trust, not pressure.

We connect you with one verified provider who understands what you need. No hard sell, and no obligation.

  • Free to use
  • Verified providers
  • One real call
  1. 01

    What you can really afford

    Lenders and your own budget can give different answers. You hear how to work out a payment you can live with.

  2. 02

    The costs on top of the deposit

    Fees, legal costs and tax add up. You hear what to budget for so there are no surprises.

  3. 03

    No pressure to apply

    You get the options explained. Whether to apply is always your decision.

Good to Know

Questions about Namoye

What types of mortgage are there?

On a repayment mortgage, you pay off both the interest and the loan, so you own the home outright at the end of the term. With interest-only, you pay only the interest and must have a plan to repay the loan itself. The rate can be fixed for a period, follow a lender's or the Bank of England's rate, or move at the lender's discretion.

What is a fixed rate, and what happens when it ends?

A fixed rate keeps your payment the same for a set period, often two to five years. When it ends you usually move to the lender's standard variable rate, which is often higher, so many people arrange a new deal before then.

How much deposit do I need?

It depends on the lender and the deal. A bigger deposit usually means a lower loan-to-value ratio, which can open up lower rates. A professional can tell you what is realistic for you.

How much can I borrow?

Lenders look at your income, your outgoings and debts, and test whether you could still afford the payments if rates rose. Different lenders reach different answers, so it's worth asking more than one.

What are the costs of buying a home?

On top of the deposit: the arrangement fee for the mortgage, a valuation, a survey, legal or conveyancing fees, and Stamp Duty Land Tax in England and Northern Ireland, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax in Scotland or Land Transaction Tax in Wales. Rates and thresholds change, so check the current ones.

What is a decision in principle?

It's an early indication from a lender of what it might lend you, often useful before you start viewing homes. Ask whether it involves a soft or a hard credit search, since a hard search shows on your credit file.

Do I need a mortgage adviser?

You can apply directly to a lender, use a broker or speak to an adviser. Advisers and brokers need to be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ask whether they look at the whole market or only some lenders, and how they are paid.

Are there schemes for first-time buyers?

Government and lender schemes change over time. Ask what is available now and what conditions apply, rather than relying on something you read some time ago.

Can I change my mind?

There is no cooling-off period for a mortgage as such, but lenders must give you a reflection period of at least seven days after you receive an offer. Early repayment charges may apply if you leave a deal early, so check them.

What if something goes wrong?

Complain to the firm first. If you're not happy with the answer, you can usually take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service, which is free to use.

What should I have ready?

Roughly what you can put down as a deposit, what you earn and owe, the price range you're looking at and your postcode. If you don't have everything, send the request anyway.

Is Namoye a lender or a broker?

No. Namoye is a free matching service. It is not a lender, broker or adviser, and it doesn't give mortgage advice. Any advice or offer comes from the firm that contacts you.

Will several companies call me, and does it cost anything?

No to both. A verified professional contacts you, and Namoye is free for you.

More in finance

All UK finance  ·  Personal Loan  ·  Small Business Funding

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Namoye is a free matching service. It is not a lender, broker or adviser, and it doesn't give mortgage advice or make credit decisions. Any advice or offer comes from the firm that contacts you. Check that a firm is authorised on the Financial Conduct Authority Register (register.fca.org.uk) before you share personal or financial details.

No Obligation. No Charges.

Tell us about the home you want to buy, and we'll find someone to talk to.

Send your details and a verified mortgage professional will get in touch. Free, with no obligation.

Talk to a mortgage professional