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What is a mortgage in principle?

A mortgage in principle, also known as an agreement or decision in principle, tells you how much you may be able to borrow from a lender. Find out how they can help.

A mortgage in principle, also known as an agreement or decision in principle, tells you how much you may be able to borrow from a lender.

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What is the mortgage guarantee scheme? How does it work?

The mortgage guarantee scheme was a Government-backed scheme designed to help buyers purchase a home with just a 5% deposit. Find out more.

The mortgage guarantee scheme was a Government-backed scheme designed to help buyers purchase a home with just a 5% deposit.

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What credit score do you need to buy a house?

If you’re planning to take out a mortgage, you may be wondering what credit score is needed to buy a house. Find out about credit scores and mortgages in our guide.

If you’re planning to take out a mortgage, you may be wondering what credit score is needed to buy a house. Find out about credit scores and mortgages in our guide.

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Mortgage valuations and home surveys explained

Lenders will conduct a mortgage valuation before issuing a mortgage offer to check your property’s worth. This isn’t a replacement for your own survey.

Lenders will conduct a mortgage valuation before issuing a mortgage offer to check your property’s worth. This isn’t a replacement for your own survey.

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