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Your first home could be closer than you think

From smaller deposits, to help from family, we have more ways to help you take your first step onto the property ladder.

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YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE

First-Time Buyers


Buying your first home is a big step, but finding the right mortgage doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether it’s your deposit, income, credit history or how much you can borrow, we’ll take the time to understand your circumstances and explore what could work for you.

Discover a mortgage that looks at you, not just the numbers

Everyone’s circumstances are different, and getting a mortgage isn’t always as straightforward as a payslip and a credit score. That’s why we take the time to understand the bigger picture. We’ll look at how you earn, your credit history and your individual circumstances, with real people considering your application and exploring what could work for you.

What makes us different

  • Flexible accross different types of income and employment
  • We look at your credit history, not a credit score
  • Real people look at every application individually
  • If you've been turned down elsewhere, we could still help

More ways to buy your first home

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5% Deposit Mortgages

You might not need as big a deposit as you think, with mortgages available up to 95% LTV.

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Professional Mortgages

Starting your professional career? Your future earning potential could help you borrow more.

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Buy for Uni

Renting isn't your only option. Our student mortgage could help you buy a home while you study.

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Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor

Use a family member’s income to help boost what you could borrow, without them owning your home.

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Credit Repair

Credit problems in the past don’t necessarily mean home ownership is out of reach. We’ll look at what happened and where you are now.

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Not sure what could work for you?

You don’t need to figure it out yourself. Talk to our friendly mortgage team for a free, no obligation chat, and we’ll help you understand your options.

Fixed Rate Mortgages

(JB18) 5.90% fixed to 31.12.2031 Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor

Initial rate

5.90%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.0% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

80%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

No fee

Early repayment charge

Yes

(JB19) 6.24% fixed to 31.12.2031 Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor

Initial rate

6.24%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.3% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

90%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

No fee

Early repayment charge

Yes

(F599) 6.24% fixed to 31.12.2031

Initial rate

6.24%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.3% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

90%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

No fee

Early repayment charge

Yes

(F598) 6.29% fixed to 31.12.2028

Initial rate

6.29%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.6% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

90%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

£999

Early repayment charge

Yes

(F600) 6.54% fixed to 31.12.2031

Initial rate

6.54%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.4% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

95%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

No fee

Early repayment charge

Yes

(PR22) 5.89% fixed to 31.12.2031 Professional

Initial rate

5.89%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.2% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

85%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

£999

Early repayment charge

Yes

(C029) 6.64% fixed to 31.12.2028 Complex

Initial rate

6.64%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.7% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

90%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

£999

Early repayment charge

Yes

(C030) 6.64% fixed to 31.12.2031 Complex

Initial rate

6.64%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.5% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

90%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

£999

Early repayment charge

Yes

(CR15) 6.69% fixed to 31.12.2029 Credit Repair Tier 1

Initial rate

6.69%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.6% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

85%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

£999

Early repayment charge

Yes

Discount Mortgages

(PR18) 2 Year 2.71% Discount Professional

Initial rate

4.89%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.4% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

85%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

£499

Early repayment charge

Yes

(C022) 2 year 1.91% Discount Complex

Initial rate

5.69%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.5% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

90%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

£499

Early repayment charge

Yes

(CR12) 3 Year 2.01% Discount Credit Repair Tier 1

Initial rate

5.59%

Subsequent Rate (SVR)

7.60%

Overall cost for comparison

7.3% APRC

Maximum loan to value (LTV)

85%

Incentives

Yes

Arrangement Fee

£499

Early repayment charge

Yes

Ready to take the next step?

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Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you’re looking for, and our mortgage team will get in touch.

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Visit us in branch

Prefer to talk face-to-face? Pop into your local branch and chat to our friendly team about your mortgage options.

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Apply by phone

Give us a call

0161 429 4318

Available Monday to Friday 08:45-17:00

Want to talk it through? Give us a call and our team will be happy to answer your questions and help you understand your options.

Saving for a deposit?

With our Regular Saver ISA, if you’re saving for a deposit on a home, we’ll give you an extra 10% of the balance in your account when you complete a mortgage with us. T&Cs apply.

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