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5.0 Based on 136 reviews from review us onHello at NLP West M. ★★★★★ I needed a buy to let re-mortgage. Ascot were efficient from start to finish. I can recommend them completely especially because they can search the whole spectrum of mortgage lenders and meet the clients needs. never waiting for staff to get back and always kept me in the loop.Onohomen O. ★★★★★ ZHOU J. ★★★★★ It has been a brilliant experience to work with both Phil and Jardelle at Ascot Mortgages to secure a great mortgage product for our next home. Given how challenging the current market is, they have done a fantastic job to meet our needs with their expertise, professionalism and effectiveness. We would highly recommend their services to whom seeks help with their property purchase.Nicholas S. ★★★★★ Fantastic service. Ellie and Jardelle were always quick to reply to any queries and very helpful throughout the process. Highly recommend!Stacey S. ★★★★★ Jason was brilliant to work with! Always on top of the transaction! Would highly recommend 👍Scott ★★★★★ Although I've not bought anything yet, they (Jason in particular) have been super helpful in my search for the right mortgage deal, whilst also giving an honest opinion during these difficult times. Would highly recommend.Sandra I. ★★★★★ Fantastic from start to finish! Natalia and Jason found me the best rate for my remortgage and they were extremely efficient! Best service I’ve ever received from a brokerage company. Thanks so much.Virmantas N. ★★★★★ Amazing service and great communication. Ellie Morgan had quickly completed all requests and over delivered all expectations.Highly recommended for those who want to get the stuff done without any delays!David W. ★★★★★ I have used ascot for 3 renewals since they done helped me with my purchase which was complicated and will continue to use them going forward. Very fair prices and very helpful and knowledgeable even with just general information.Adam B. ★★★★★ Natalia made life very easy for us when remortgaging. Third time using ascot always a breezeTaff G. ★★★★★ Ascot Mortgages have been brilliant. Easy to work with and incredibly helpful. I am always happy to recommend them. Natalia and Jason have made the whole process much easier than I was expecting. Excellent service.Daryl L. ★★★★★ We've had a fantastic experience with Natalia Barry and Jason Jones at Ascot Mortgages for our property purchases and refinancing. Their expertise, coupled with genuine care and understanding of our needs, made the process smooth and stress-free.They were consistently communicative, keeping us informed at every step. Their assistance in consolidating our protection cover was invaluable, simplifying what could have been a complex process.What set them apart was their personal touch – always polite and ready to pick up the phone for a chat. This level of personal engagement is rare and much appreciated.In short, Natalia and Jason are not just skilled professionals but also truly dedicated to their clients. We highly recommend their services to anyone in need of mortgage advice.Sarah A. ★★★★★ I have used this firm for several years and they have always been super helpful and supportive, attentive and resolved issues in really useful ways. Shout out to Alison, Ellie and Jardelle (and the team!)Georgia W. ★★★★★ We worked with Ellie to secure our mortgage and protection, and she was a dream! Being a first time buyer, I was quite clueless about the process, and in a time where mortgage rates have been quite high, she worked right til the end to make sure we were getting our mortgage at the best possible rate and was always available to answer all questions I had. Can't recommend enough 🙂Richard D. ★★★★★ Laura S. ★★★★★ As a first time buyer, trying to navigate through potential mortgages was a very daunting thought. Ascot Mortgages were recommended to me and I've been extremely happy with the service provided. They have guided me through every step and I finally have a mortgage. Very pleased and would recommend.Lucy B. ★★★★★ Having Phil as my mortgage advisor was great from the very start! He is down to earth and speaking to him was always a pleasure. The kindness, compassion and support I have been given all the way through what can be a stressful process was immeasurable. Phil and Jardelle worked as a solid team and was able to make me feel at ease all the way through buying my first home. The team were always available and the communication between everyone was always clear and I felt safe in the hands of the company as a whole. Thank you for helping me buy my first home!Flora R. ★★★★★ I worked with Richard (Protection Adviser) for a couple of days to sort out life and critical illness insurance. Absolutely brilliant, he found me and my husband the perfect policy. Very knowledgeable and easy to get on, he definetely makes things easy to understand. Thank you for the great service provided.Matthew R. ★★★★★ I've dealt with Phil at Ascot Mortgages for a while now and Phil always comes back back to me with the right plan.Keep the good work up!rafal W. ★★★★★ I would thoroughly recommend Phil Greenwood at Ascot Mortgages ltd to anyone looking to seek advice on purchasing a home.Phil was absolutely fantastic. He made the process very smooth and easy and was always there to answer any questions I had.Shahid L. ★★★★★ This company has been truly amazing in constantly giving me the support and help i need for my mortgage and for their continuous work ethic guiding customers like myself and educating them into making the best possible decisions. My special mention goes to Phil Greenwood who deserves every single credit for his brilliant work and communication skills. The more I got to work with Phil, the more he gained my respect as he is a hugely likeable man and possibly the best mortgage advisor yet. Even after I finished my time with Ascot Mortgages, I will never lose my trust in the company and I hope they exceed their business and gain even more success and popularity.Best wishes,Shahid Latif and familyPretty L. ★★★★★ Phil helped me renew my mortgage. He was great at keeping me updated with any rate changes and secured a lower rate than at the time my mortgage went through. Thank you Ascot for your supportNikki E. ★★★★★ Huge thanks to Richard Johnson for sorting out all of my insurance policies! I had accumulated a variety of life cover and various other policies over the years that all needed a good review and refresh. Richard was extremely patient and helped me to remove the duplication and choose the best cover to suit our current needs. I have used Ascot Mortgages for over 12 years and have met several members of the team, always finding the right help and support to work through what can be a complicated and stressful time. Thanks again, Richard!Andrew T. ★★★★★ Working with Richard at Ascot has been a great experience. He listened to us and was very professional throughout. This was our first experience with Richard but we've been using Ascot now for 6-7 years. Thank you all at AscotAngie B. ★★★★★ Always give a great service and find you a mortgage in a timely fashion.Alison is awesomejs_loader

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Alison Gibson

Ascot Mortgage Expert

Last Updated:

15.02.2024

Written by:

Alison Gibson

Ascot Mortgage Expert

Last Updated:

15.02.2024

Are you finding is difficult to get on the property ladder?

It could be that your wages are not high enough to enable you to get a mortgage large enough to buy a property, or like many people, the high costs of renting means that you just don’t have any spare cash to put away for a large deposit required. There is an answer to this dilemma! Shared ownership mortgages.

This is where you own part of the house and rent the other part (usually from a housing association). Typically shared ownership deals can start at 25%, 50% or 75% of the property value. As part of the shared ownership deal, you may have the option to buy further shares in the property as time goes on if it becomes affordable.

NOTE: There is criteria to qualify for a shared ownership property; however they are no longer restricted to “key workers” as previous schemes where.

To find out more please contact Ascot Mortgages, we are experienced mortgage brokers who are experts in arranging shared ownership mortgages.
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Why people choose to buy using shared ownership

Given the recent economic difficulties, and as mortgages have become more difficult to obtain, the housing market has slowed down. As a result of this developers have found that their new houses have been more difficult to sell and so the opportunity to buy through shared ownership has become increasingly popular. Shared ownership is where you buy a percentage of the home, so for instance twenty five per cent and the housing association, who has bought the home from the developer, owns the remaining seventy five per cent.

These properties are usually on a leasehold of 99 years. Chunks of the property are usually sold in twenty five per cent increments, although ‘stair casing’ allows you to buy outside of these increments if you require. Therefore you live in the property and pay a mortgage on the twenty five per cent, and rent on the seventy five per cent that the housing association owns. There are different types of schemes available, some are for social housing tenants and others can be for key workers, such as nurses and teachers and is generally available to you if your household income is less than £60,000 a year, although this can be higher in London. You can sell at any time but usually the housing association can buy the share that you have bought back, or find a buyer for it.

Deposits required for shared ownership mortgages

You would still need a deposit on this option, usually about ten per cent of the amount of the property that you are mortgaging, and of course more is always welcome! Shared ownership is a great opportunity because it means that you typically need a lower deposit to start, but repay monthly as you would with a mortgage. For example, say you bought fifty percent of a house worth £100,000, you would only need a £5000 deposit, as opposed to the £10,000 that you would usually require, which makes property ownership much more feasible especially for first time buyers who have struggled to save for a deposit alongside paying inflated rental prices. You should be entitled to the same range of mortgage products as customers who are buying one hundred per cent of their home.

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Arranging a mortgage for a shared ownership property

Despite the benefit of having a shared ownership property, this arrangement does have the potential to become complicated when you get to the stage of arranging a mortgage. Some lenders can be wary because of the shared ownership element and if you approach multiple lenders and are refused then you could find that your credit history could be tainted. For that reason we recommend that you use an experienced mortgage broker like Ascot Mortgages to arrange your mortgage, because we are market leaders who can place your mortgage application with the right lender, in this case one who is happy to arrange your mortgage on a shared ownership basis. The reason that we can do this is because we are market leaders whose experience and reputation means that we can use our knowledge to work with a range of lenders and find the best deal for you. This means that you do not need to spend time contacting different lenders to find out if they will accept a mortgage on a shared ownership property, and of course you do not need to go through multiple, potentially damaging, credit checks.

Here at Ascot Mortgages we offer an initial no-obligation consultation, free of charge, and so it is well worth speaking to us to see if we can help you arrange your shared mortgage saving you time, money and hassle!

The overall cost for comparison is 5.89% APR. The actual rate available will depend upon your circumstances. Ask for a personalised illustration.

Alison Gibson

Ascot Mortgage Expert

Remortgage

Remortgaging is applied when you keep

living in your present property while applying for another mortgage deal with a new lender. Before finding out how to remortgage and get the best offers from experts like Ascot Mortgages, you have to check meeting what parameters of the deal that can help you succeed the most. The range of background factors varies a lot — from the recently changed loan-to-value ratio or your existing agreement coming to an end.

Whether you are trying to get a more beneficial deal or searching for funding to improve your home conditions, remortgaging is one of the most advantageous scenarios to consider.

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FAQ

The loan to value (LTV) rate determines how much you can borrow. A lower LTV typically results in better interest rates and more choice of lenders for remortgaging, as it represents lower risk to lenders.

Yes, you can choose to remortgage with a different lender. However, this should be based on factors such as interest rates, fees, and the terms and conditions of the potential new mortgage. Contact us today and we can help you to find the best option to suit your needs.

Most lenders will require a valuation of your property when you remortgage to ascertain its current market value. Some lenders may use an automated valuation model instead of a physical appraisal. Need help navigating this? Reach us today to discuss your mortgage needs.

Yes, when remortgaging a solicitor is required for both the mortgage lender and the applicant. Some mortgage lenders offer mortgage products that have a free legal facility. They handle the legal paperwork and advise on potential issues.

The amount you can borrow with a remortgage depends on multiple factors including your income, outgoings, credit score, the value of your property, and the lender’s criteria. Easy contact us to discuss your remortgage borrowing capacity.

The remortgaging process typically takes between 4 to 8 weeks, but can be quicker or slower depending on your circumstances and the lender’s processes. For help in understanding what you can expect, contact us today!

To improve your chances of being accepted for a remortgage, maintain a good credit history, ensure your income is stable, and reduce your overall debt. It can also help to have a clear purpose for remortgaging. Need advice? Reach us today.

It is possible to remortgage with bad credit, but options may be limited and interest rates may be higher. Some specialist lenders provide services for people with poor credit histories.

Applying for a remortgage will likely require a credit check, which can leave a footprint on your credit file. However, the impact on your credit score is usually minimal and temporary.

If your remortgage application is rejected, seek to understand why. It could be related to your income, property value, or credit score. You may need to consider alternative lenders or improve your financial situation. Contact us today for a free consultation and guidance on your options.

Yes, self-employed individuals can remortgage. However, you’ll need to provide more evidence of your income, usually in the form of HMRC documents for the last two or three years. If you’re self-employed and considering remortgaging, feel free to reach out to us whenever you’re ready to discuss this further.

Seeking advice on remortgaging can be beneficial to understand the costs, benefits, and potential risks. Professional mortgage advisors can guide you to make the best decision based on your circumstances. Need professional advice? Easy reach us and we always here to help!

Yes, there are fees involved in remortgaging. These can include exit fees from your current lender, arrangement fees for your new mortgage, valuation fees, legal fees, and broker fees. It’s important to factor these in when considering a remortgage.

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