The journey to your first home starts here.
Tired of scrolling through Rightmove? We specialise in helping first-time buyers get a mortgage faster & and for less. Find out how much you could borrow in less than five minutes by creating a Tembo plan and book an appointment with one of our award-winning brokers who can help you buy your home.
Discover how much you could borrow
Why choose Tembo?
Our team of mortgage brokers are first-time buyer specialists. So whether you're looking at Shared Ownership, a 95% mortgage or your dream home is just out of reach, we'll be able to advise on the best route forward.
Access to lenders across the market
We'll analyse over 20,000 products from over 90 lenders to find the best mortgage & rate for you.
One dedicated mortgage broker
We know continuity is important, so you'll have one broker by your side from hello to move in day.
Option to Boost your mortgage
If you're struggling to save a deposit, your income is too low or you just want a bigger budget, our range of Boosts could help.
Check out today's best rates
We selected the best possible rates from a panel of over 90 lenders.
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Award-winning mortgage advice
We won Best Mortgage Broker and Best Newcomer at
the 2022 British Bank Awards.
How getting a mortgage with Tembo works
A step by step guide
With an Income Boost, you could borrow up to £173,000 That means with Tembo, you could aim for a home worth £183,000.
Take a look under the hood
With an Deposit Boost, you could borrow up to £323,000 That means with Tembo, you could aim for a home worth £333,000.
Take a look under the hood
Tried, tested, trusted.
We're rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot, and are proud to have worked with hundreds of first-time buyers.
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Expert advice from our experienced mortgage experts
We know buying your first home can feel like a minefield. Our friendly team are on hand to answer any questions you have about getting on the property ladder.