A very important often left out part of the plan is having a good marriage and family vision. Having a married partner who is optimistic and supportive is paramount to being able to do this with.
Glad you think so! What would you like to see videos on? I don’t think there’s a unique issue with age when it comes to 5% mortgages. I think there’s a general issue with age and length of mortgage. Generally, the older you are, the shorter the mortgage period you can get… Have you spoken to a mortgage broker about your situation?
Great Video as always . Do you think prices will slightly drop after this Covid situation and Furlough coming to an end. Also moving outsidfe of London is not a option for a everyone unfortunately.
Thank you Telly! I did think prices would slightly drop after the stamp duty holiday and furlough schemes end, but I’m not sure anymore. There’s still a lot of demand and limited supply… The truth is no one knows
This is really great content. It's all about being educated and well informed and these kind of videos are fantastic. I have heard sooo many misconceptions about the 95% mortgages from well meaning people who just don't have the correct info.
Thank you for leaving such a kind comment, Belinda. I’m grateful to Diandra for speaking with me about her experience. I knew she would be a great guest because she communicates very well and is very knowledgeable about personal finance!
This is great if your married. What about if your single parent? Can you do videos on single parent homeowners and there journey to owning their homes, it would be helpful
I will definitely try! It’s extremely difficult for a single person to get on the property ladder, let alone a single mother… I think a story like that would be very inspiring! Thank you for the suggestion 🙏🏿
Hey! Sorry for the wait! I’ve recorded an interview with a Help to Buy user and just need to edit, record an intro/outro and upload… It will be out soon… but you’ll have to forgive the rustiness!!
A reduced deposit i.e. 5% and not the full 10% has nothing whatsoever to do with a lender - inasmuch as it is the seller who agrees to accept the lower deposit. In the end, of course, the seller gets all the money, so it's not a problem to accept only 5%, but the full 10% may become due if the buyer fails to complete on time. But a buyer does need to find a lender who is prepared to lend a full 95% to a potential purchaser, if they have not got enough money saved for a full 10%. I don't really understand the "we decided to go with a 95%" statement. She is looking at the process from the wrong direction - in my opinion.
I see what you’re saying, but I haven’t heard of a seller not accepting a 5% deposit, as opposed to a 10% deposit. I do know cash buyers are more attractive to sellers, but I’m not sure how much of difference a 5% or 10% deposit is to a seller. I think when she said we went for a 95% mortgage, she’s just saying that they decided not to wait to save another 5% before looking for a place to buy
Good that she’s talking about overpayment options because in other videos she has done, she has not shown much understanding and was downplayed the benefits and also said she wouldn’t do it. Thankfully the other women were able to balance the view
Yeah, I think it depends on your circumstances, goals for the future and risk appetite. As she mentioned, it could reduce the amount of interest you pay each month and also your interest rate when you remortgage, but there's opportunity cost for not investing that additional money which could quite reasonably return more than the cost of interest over a similar period as a mortgage - hope this makes sense?
Hi Linda. Not sure you understood what I meant and therefore you’ve taken it as a lack of understanding? There is a strong argument to be made that investing money vs. overpaying your mortgage is more beneficial, especially at a time like this when interest rates are so low. It’s a personal choice and very much depends on your circumstances. As you can tell from this video, overpaying has not been something we needed to focus much on because we have had a drastic change in our LTV in a short amount of time. Thus, investing has made a lot more sense.
Hello I wanted to ask what you think I’ve been offered a very high interest rate of 4.39% for three years…should I avoid or is it worth it to get on the property ladder?
Hey there! It’s depends on the LTV, your creditworthiness, type of mortgage, length of deal and many other factors. Generally, yes, it sounds high for current mortgage rates, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t the best rate for you. Are you using a mortgage advisor? They would be best placed to advise you, after assessing your circumstances and plans. They should also be able to explain why they’ve recommended a certain deal for you if it’s not the cheapest available. You can always have a look on mortgage comparison sites to see if you can find a better deal and ask your broker if different deal you like the look of would be suited to your situation. You could also get a second opinion from a different mortgage advisor. It’s best to go with an advisor that has access to the whole market, not just a selected group lenders. Many advisor don’t charge you a fee upfront so you could get one to check for free. Hope this helps!
@@SelfInvested yes the reason I was offered this product was because of my loan to value. No other lenders would offer me the amount needed for the property. I have now pulled my offer and looking to offer on something cheaper as I feel the economy is too unpredictable to go for such a high interest rate. Thanks for responding!
@@aishaa927 Interesting that you have decided to look for something more within your price capabilities - so many people borrow beyond this. I see this was a little while ago now so wonder if you have sorted this. My opinion is (for what it's worth) is absolutely Don't consult with a financial adviser. I know lots of peeps say to do this but listen - they don't do it for free, they get paid. They therefore do not really have your best interests in mind - they will steer you towards the lender who pays them the most. My advice is to do your own homework, and I would advocate building societies rather than banks. Good luck 👍💯🏠🏠🏠
Yes, the government scheme may end then, but this doesn’t mean lenders will stop offering 95% mortgages. There are already lenders offering 95% mortgages without government backing. The scheme was started to give lenders confidence in uncertain times
@@SelfInvested ahhh ok thanks. I think I’ll go for the 95% mortgage in that case then. I was considering shared ownership next year but no need knowing that lenders are readily doing 95% mortgages without government backing. Do you know if there’s any particular difference between the government backed 95% mortgages and the ordinary 95% mortgages? Aside from schemes such as help to buy of course.
@@MrCwalkerify1 95% mortgages without government backing may be slightly cheaper because there’s a cost to the lender for each product they sell with government backing and this cost is usually passed on to the borrower
Hey Jess! Always happy to explain. So, say for example, she bought a place for £300k with a 95% mortgage, she would put down 5% deposit of £15k and take out a mortgage £285k. Over time, as she makes repayments, the outstanding mortgage will reduce. If after a few years, she repaid £15k (in addition to the interest), her outstanding mortgage would be £270k, which means the mortgage now has a LTV of 90% (=270/300). However, if as well as reducing the mortgage, the value of her place increased by 25% (from £300k to £375k), this would reduce the LTV to 72% (=270/375). In reality, she won’t really be able to benefit from this until she remortgages. When she does, she should be able to take advantage of mortgages with lower interest rates because of the lower LTV. Hope I’ve explained this clearly?
A very important often left out part of the plan is having a good marriage and family vision. Having a married partner who is optimistic and supportive is paramount to being able to do this with.
Very valid point! Having a shared destination, which is clear, helps everyone row in the same direction!
Wish I knew this 10 years ago. I would already have so much profit in a property. I'm actually close to tears finding all this out.
Sorry to hear that, Dean. Please don’t dwell on the past. Focus on what you can do now to get what you want in the future.
This was great interview. I got so many nuggets from this. Thank you!!
Thank you, Keji! I’m glad you found it useful! I knew Diandra would be a great guest! I love your thumbnail btw 😜
Another great video, it was nice to see another perspective and real life experience on the 95% mortgage
Thanks, Peta-Kay! Yes, I’m grateful to Diandra for chatting with me about it :)
What an eye 👁 opener on 95% mortgage. Do more videos please.
I would like to know wether age matter when it’s comes Mortgages and 5% Deposit.
Glad you think so! What would you like to see videos on?
I don’t think there’s a unique issue with age when it comes to 5% mortgages. I think there’s a general issue with age and length of mortgage. Generally, the older you are, the shorter the mortgage period you can get… Have you spoken to a mortgage broker about your situation?
Great Video as always . Do you think prices will slightly drop after this Covid situation and Furlough coming to an end. Also moving outsidfe of London is not a option for a everyone unfortunately.
Thank you Telly! I did think prices would slightly drop after the stamp duty holiday and furlough schemes end, but I’m not sure anymore. There’s still a lot of demand and limited supply… The truth is no one knows
This is really great content. It's all about being educated and well informed and these kind of videos are fantastic. I have heard sooo many misconceptions about the 95% mortgages from well meaning people who just don't have the correct info.
Thank you for leaving such a kind comment, Belinda. I’m grateful to Diandra for speaking with me about her experience. I knew she would be a great guest because she communicates very well and is very knowledgeable about personal finance!
Thank you SO MUCH I feel so encouraged this the year to buy a property and I feel like I can say that with confidence thank you!!
All the best with it! 💪🏿
Brilliant conversation. I learned a lot.
Thank you Rachel! I’m glad you liked it :)
Thanks so much for this Great Lecture.Cant just Thank you Enough.
You’re very welcome! I’m guessing you were considering whether this type of mortgage was right for you? Happy to see you liked it :)
@@SelfInvested Yes Bro.I believe this is still the best type of Mortgage for me
This is great if your married. What about if your single parent? Can you do videos on single parent homeowners and there journey to owning their homes, it would be helpful
I will definitely try! It’s extremely difficult for a single person to get on the property ladder, let alone a single mother… I think a story like that would be very inspiring! Thank you for the suggestion 🙏🏿
Hello! I have been waiting for some new videos from you? Are there any on the way?
Hey! Sorry for the wait! I’ve recorded an interview with a Help to Buy user and just need to edit, record an intro/outro and upload… It will be out soon… but you’ll have to forgive the rustiness!!
Amazing!! Great tips and gems. Thank you! 😊
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching :)
A reduced deposit i.e. 5% and not the full 10% has nothing whatsoever to do with a lender - inasmuch as it is the seller who agrees to accept the lower deposit. In the end, of course, the seller gets all the money, so it's not a problem to accept only 5%, but the full 10% may become due if the buyer fails to complete on time.
But a buyer does need to find a lender who is prepared to lend a full 95% to a potential purchaser, if they have not got enough money saved for a full 10%. I don't really understand the "we decided to go with a 95%" statement. She is looking at the process from the wrong direction - in my opinion.
I see what you’re saying, but I haven’t heard of a seller not accepting a 5% deposit, as opposed to a 10% deposit. I do know cash buyers are more attractive to sellers, but I’m not sure how much of difference a 5% or 10% deposit is to a seller.
I think when she said we went for a 95% mortgage, she’s just saying that they decided not to wait to save another 5% before looking for a place to buy
Good that she’s talking about overpayment options because in other videos she has done, she has not shown much understanding and was downplayed the benefits and also said she wouldn’t do it. Thankfully the other women were able to balance the view
Yeah, I think it depends on your circumstances, goals for the future and risk appetite. As she mentioned, it could reduce the amount of interest you pay each month and also your interest rate when you remortgage, but there's opportunity cost for not investing that additional money which could quite reasonably return more than the cost of interest over a similar period as a mortgage - hope this makes sense?
Hi Linda.
Not sure you understood what I meant and therefore you’ve taken it as a lack of understanding? There is a strong argument to be made that investing money vs. overpaying your mortgage is more beneficial, especially at a time like this when interest rates are so low. It’s a personal choice and very much depends on your circumstances. As you can tell from this video, overpaying has not been something we needed to focus much on because we have had a drastic change in our LTV in a short amount of time. Thus, investing has made a lot more sense.
Really useful and insightful video. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Glad you think so :)
This was very helpful, thank you
You’re welcome, I’m glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
Hello I wanted to ask what you think I’ve been offered a very high interest rate of 4.39% for three years…should I avoid or is it worth it to get on the property ladder?
Hey there! It’s depends on the LTV, your creditworthiness, type of mortgage, length of deal and many other factors. Generally, yes, it sounds high for current mortgage rates, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t the best rate for you. Are you using a mortgage advisor? They would be best placed to advise you, after assessing your circumstances and plans. They should also be able to explain why they’ve recommended a certain deal for you if it’s not the cheapest available. You can always have a look on mortgage comparison sites to see if you can find a better deal and ask your broker if different deal you like the look of would be suited to your situation. You could also get a second opinion from a different mortgage advisor. It’s best to go with an advisor that has access to the whole market, not just a selected group lenders. Many advisor don’t charge you a fee upfront so you could get one to check for free. Hope this helps!
@@SelfInvested yes the reason I was offered this product was because of my loan to value. No other lenders would offer me the amount needed for the property. I have now pulled my offer and looking to offer on something cheaper as I feel the economy is too unpredictable to go for such a high interest rate. Thanks for responding!
@@aishaa927 Interesting that you have decided to look for something more within your price capabilities - so many people borrow beyond this. I see this was a little while ago now so wonder if you have sorted this. My opinion is (for what it's worth) is absolutely Don't consult with a financial adviser. I know lots of peeps say to do this but listen - they don't do it for free, they get paid. They therefore do not really have your best interests in mind - they will steer you towards the lender who pays them the most. My advice is to do your own homework, and I would advocate building societies rather than banks. Good luck 👍💯🏠🏠🏠
Love this, great info
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching :)
Unless I’m mistaken doesn’t the 95% mortgage scheme end in 2023? If so, is there a possibility that it’ll be extended?
Yes, the government scheme may end then, but this doesn’t mean lenders will stop offering 95% mortgages. There are already lenders offering 95% mortgages without government backing. The scheme was started to give lenders confidence in uncertain times
@@SelfInvested ahhh ok thanks. I think I’ll go for the 95% mortgage in that case then. I was considering shared ownership next year but no need knowing that lenders are readily doing 95% mortgages without government backing. Do you know if there’s any particular difference between the government backed 95% mortgages and the ordinary 95% mortgages? Aside from schemes such as help to buy of course.
@@MrCwalkerify1 95% mortgages without government backing may be slightly cheaper because there’s a cost to the lender for each product they sell with government backing and this cost is usually passed on to the borrower
@@SelfInvested ahh ok thanks
Hahaha, mug!! You’ve been set right up!!
How so?
@@SelfInvested trolls always going to troll
#2008 ♻️
Food for thought!
True, but there are ways of mitigating those risks
Great content
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
Hi, could you explain the 72% LTV she now has on the property? Trying to fully understand. Thanks
Hey Jess! Always happy to explain. So, say for example, she bought a place for £300k with a 95% mortgage, she would put down 5% deposit of £15k and take out a mortgage £285k. Over time, as she makes repayments, the outstanding mortgage will reduce. If after a few years, she repaid £15k (in addition to the interest), her outstanding mortgage would be £270k, which means the mortgage now has a LTV of 90% (=270/300). However, if as well as reducing the mortgage, the value of her place increased by 25% (from £300k to £375k), this would reduce the LTV to 72% (=270/375).
In reality, she won’t really be able to benefit from this until she remortgages. When she does, she should be able to take advantage of mortgages with lower interest rates because of the lower LTV. Hope I’ve explained this clearly?
@@SelfInvested can she instead remortgage on 85% for example and pull out some cash(remaining equity)?