Mortgage Market Review: Top 5 Changes | Fox Davidson | Major Changes To The Mortgage Application Process

26-04-2014

Major changes to the mortgage application process

Many more questions – One of our clients was asked what they spend on socks!
Dependants including children and a partner that doesn’t work will now affect the lending figure for all lenders
All outgoings considered such as lottery, cigarettes, petrol. Deductions from payslips now taken into account too… pension contributions, child care vouchers, salary sacrifice…..
All new mortgage lending by banks must now be advised
Timescales – Massive changes (mainly direct to bank) have resulted in appointments taking weeks to materialise & mortgage interviews taking several hours and slower processing times. The application process via brokers is slightly longer given the extra questions adding approx. 5 minutes to a mortgage interview.

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Miss R Power, Bristol
"Having been let down by another mortgage broker (who seemed to only want to assist with a mortgage if we took other products too) I stumbled across Fox Davidson. As I am based half in London and half in Bristol, they seemed the perfect fit. Having connected with them and receiving prompt, relevant and helpful advice at the outset of our property search, I had no hesitation in coming back for the mortgage itself."
K Gibson, London
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Mr Christopher Hoare, Thailand

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