Ask the Lender or Broker the Right Questions
When applying for a mortgage loan, there are a number of questions to ask the lender or broker – it’s not simply a case of choosing the product with the best interest rate!
Ask the questions below and then you’ll be able to compare products and their terms and find the right mortgage deal for you.
What criteria do I need to meet in order to qualify for a particular loan?
Lending criteria varies from company to company with some offering better deals than other. Typical factors that would affect your suitability include your income, credit history and credit score, and your employment etc.
What is the minimum LTV?
The loan-to-value is based on how much you wish to borrow against the value of the house, and how much deposit you have available. The lower the LTV the more products that should be available to you, and at better terms too. For example, if you can put a 20% deposit down (making it an 80% LTV) as opposed to a 5% which would mean a higher LTV of 95%.
What is the annual percentage rate (APR)?
As the APR of the mortgage interest tends to be higher than the initial quoted rate, it makes it easier to compare different mortgage products based on the APR as opposed to the advertised rate.