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 by creating a Tembo plan and book an appointment with one of our award-winning brokers who can help you buy your home.
The best type of mortgage for first time buyers depends on whether you can borrow what you need without any additional help. With house prices on the rise, many first time buyers find they can't afford to buy using a standard residential mortgage. At Tembo, we specialise in helping buyers discover how they could afford to get a place of their own through a range of budget boosting schemes.
Not everyone can get family help to buy a home. But that doesn't mean homeownership is out of reach. Read about some of the specialist mortgages for first time buyers below. To see which you could be eligible for, create a free Tembo plan.
Borrow up to 4-4.5 times your income with a standard repayment mortgage. You’ll put down a house deposit and borrow the remainder from your mortgage lender, then you’ll pay off the loan by making monthly repayments.
If you meet the qualifying criteria, you could borrow up to 5.5 times your income, significantly increasing your buying budget by 20%.
If you work in a qualifying profession, you could borrow up to 5.5 times your salary, significantly increasing your total buying budget.
Buy a property with up to five others and track your individual contributions through a home agreement. Together, you can boost your buying budget and buy sooner.
Purchase a new-build property from a participating home builder with just a 5% house deposit.
If you are a serving military personnel, borrow up to 50% of your annual salary to boost your house buying budget with the Forces Help To Buy scheme.
If you're struggling to build a deposit or get a big enough mortgage to buy a home, purchase a share of a property through a private Shared Ownership scheme.
Buy a share of a home with the government’s Shared Ownership scheme and pay rent on the rest. Over time, staircase your way up to full ownership.
If you do have family who want to help you buy, there are various ways they could do this. From guarantor mortgages to co-buying together, explore some of the buying schemes and family assisted mortgages for first time buyers below. To see which you could qualify for, create a free Tembo plan
Add some or all of your loved one's earnings to your mortgage application as a guarantor. With a larger combined income, you can boost your borrowing power while still being the sole owner.
If you have a loved one whose a homeowner and wants to help you buy, they can use a Deposit Boost to unlock money from their property. The proceeds will be added to your house deposit, or can be used as your entire down payment.
If you have a relative with cash savings who'd like to help, they can deposit them into a special account held by the lender as security for the mortgage. This means you won't have to put down any deposit, and your loved one will get their savings back after a set term, as long as you make your mortgage repayments.
Add some or all of your loved one's earnings to your mortgage application as a co-owner. They'll contribute to the mortgage repayments, in return for a share of your home. With a bigger combined income, you can borrow more.
Your loved ones can contribute to your house deposit to bolster your down payment, in return for equity in your home. With a bigger deposit, you can get access to lower mortgage rates or even afford a bigger property.
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See live interest ratesOur team of mortgage brokers are first time home 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.
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If you're struggling to save a deposit, your income is too low, our range of Boosts could help.
4 simple steps to getting the keys to your new home
Check your eligibility for a range of buying schemes, and get a personalised recommendation with interest rates and repayments in under 10-minutes.
Book a call with our experts to complete the qualification process, and we’ll cover off any questions you might have about any of the budget boosting schemes we advise on.
Once you’ve found a property, your dedicated advisor will undertake full affordability checks to prepare the mortgage application. Then we’ll submit it on your behalf!
During conveyancing, we’ll liaise with the seller and your solicitors to ensure a smooth purchase. We’ll also provide a free protection review for your insurance needs.