Home Buying With Ease

Home Buying With Ease Qualified Trusted Mortgage and Protection Advisor (Cemap level 3).

If you live in England, Wales or Scotland and you are looking to buy your first property, additional property, refinance or investing in property, please get in contact and ask for Dan.

31/05/2026

Mortgage Myth 8 #

Self-employed people can't get mortgages

Not true. While self-employed people don’t have access to documents such as payslips to prove their income, they can still provide evidence of their income to support a mortgage application.

A self-employed person can access alternative types of documents to prove their income. For example:

If they have an Accountant, lenders may consider asking for an Accountants certificate to show the income and trading figures for their business.
Alternatively they could produce a form called an SA302, a brief summary of the income that you’ve reported to the HMRC after you’ve submitted your self-assessment tax return.
So while the process might be different than it would be if you were in regular employment, it’s not impossible.

29/05/2026

Mortgage Myth 7 #

You can only get a mortgage if you can pay a big deposit

While lenders will ask for a deposit when you buy a property, some may ask for just a small percentage of the purchase price, sometimes as little as 5%.

Yes, paying a larger deposit would mean you don’t need to borrow as much money, and you could be offered a lower rate of interest. But if you can’t pay a big deposit, that doesn’t mean your mortgage application will be rejected.

26/05/2026

Mortgage Myth 6 #

You can't change mortgage lenders

You can. Even if you’ve taken out a mortgage that lasts for decades, you’re not obliged to stick with the same lender. You can remortgage your property so you can pay off the original lender and move to a new company and potentially take advantage of more favourable rates . It should be worth noting that if you have a product rate that lasts for a certain length of time, there may be early repayment charges.

23/05/2026

Mortgage Myth 5 #

a personal loan can help if you're struggling to get a deposit

If you’re struggling to save up for a deposit, it could be tempting to borrow some money. But that doesn’t always play well with mortgage lenders, as you’ll be paying off two big loans and they might legitimately wonder if you’re able to meet your financial obligations.

We should stress, however, that this doesn’t apply to gifts, for instance if your parents have given you money to put towards a deposit, as you’re not always expected to pay that back. Nevertheless, you should let your lender know the source of this money, as it’s always good to be open and transparent.

20/05/2026

Mortgage Myth 4 #

mortgage brokers are a more costly option

Another myth. Mortgage brokers actually have access to a wider selection of options than banks, who are limited only to the specific mortgage products they offer.

So there’s every chance you could actually get a better deal by working with an independent mortgage adviser.

15/05/2026

Mortgage Myth 3 #

mortgage brokers don't offer the same financial protection as banks

Not true. Mortgage brokers are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) just like banks. That means you can be sure brokers have the expertise to advise you, and that you can go through a proper complaints process if you’re unhappy with the service they offer.

12/05/2026

Mortgage Myth #2

Every mortgage is the same

On the face of it, all mortgages are the same as they're all loans you can use to either buy or refinance a property, so you could lose your home if you don't keep up with the repayments.

But that's a very simplistic summary of what mortgages are, as there are many different types on offer. For example, a tracker mortgage changes in line with interest rates set by the Bank of England, while a fixed rate mortgage offers set monthly payments for a specific period of time.

Or you could be on a standard variable rate mortgage, which can change in line with market conditions, or an interest-only mortgage, where your monthly payments only cover the interest on the sum you borrowed.

Since there are so many different types of mortgage on offer, it’s worth getting financial advice from an expert in this area. This way you can find the home loan that best suits you and your circumstances.

09/05/2026

Mortgage Myths #1

Your credit score must be perfect

Lenders want to be happy that anyone taking out a loan can repay it, so will look at your credit rating.

But if you’ve missed the odd credit card payment in the past, that doesn’t mean your mortgage application will be rejected automatically.

Although you might not get as favourable a rate as someone with a perfect credit score, there’s every chance that you’ll still be offered a mortgage that suits you.

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