What does the mortgage charter mean for you?

 01 September 2023
What does the mortgage charter mean for you?

The Mortgage Charter is a new set of rules that helps people when they’re trying to get a mortgage to buy a house, it’s like a guide that
mortgage lenders have to follow. So what’s the purpose of the Mortgage Charter and how does it impact you?

 

What is The Mortgage Charter?

The goal of the Mortgage Charter is to make things easier and fairer for customers who want to buy a home. It makes mortgages less confusing,
stops lenders from giving out risky loans, and makes sure customers are treated fairly. It’s all about helping people achieve their dream of owning a home without any unnecessary worries.

How does it impact me?

One important thing the Mortgage Charter does is make sure that mortgage lenders give clear and easyto-understand information to customers.
This means that when you want to get a mortgage, the lender has to explain everything about the mortgage in a way that’s not confusing. This helps you understand what you’re getting into and how much it will cost you.

Another good thing about the Mortgage Charter is that it stops lenders from giving out mortgages that might be too expensive for the customers. Lenders have to check if you can really afford to pay back the mortgage before they give it to you. This helps make sure you don’t end up owing
more money than you can handle.

The Mortgage Charter also makes lenders more responsible for what they do. If something goes wrong or you’re not happy with the mortgage, there are better ways to complain and get things fixed. This makes sure that mortgage lenders treat customers fairly and don’t take advantage of them.

Summary

It gives you clear information, so you know what you’re getting into when you want to buy a house. It also makes sure that the mortgage you get is something you can really afford, so you don’t run into money problems later on. And if there are any issues, the Mortgage Charter makes it easier for you to get help and sort things out.

If your circumstances change or you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact your adviser who will be able to provide you with help and support alongside your mortgage lender.

 

If you’d like to discuss the options available to you, contact your adviser today.

 

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