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Graduate Mortgages & Graduate Training Scheme
Many graduates may have the impression that it’s impossible to get a mortgage loan after graduating, but it’s not necessarily the case. Even with a lack of credit history, student loans, overdrafts and little deposit, it is still possible to get a mortgage loan given the right situation.
We discuss this in more detail in this article.
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How does this Graduate Training Scheme Work?
What Are Some Of The Benefits To Being In The Graduate Training Scheme?
Graduate Training Scheme
The Graduate Training Scheme was introduced by the government in 2004 as an initiative designed to help young people into work or further education. The scheme provides funding for students who are studying at the university level up until they graduate from their course. This can be used towards tuition fees, living costs and other related expenses such as books etc.
How We Work
1: We contact you and take down your details, income outgoings, name, address etc.
2: We will research the whole market and email you a detailed quote as well as a list of documents to proceed.
3: You upload the documents and information needed via our channel our online portal.
How does this Graduate Training Scheme Work?
To qualify you in the graduate training scheme in the UK, you have to be eligible for certain criteria.
- Be aged between 18-25 years old.
- Have been accepted onto a full-time undergraduate degree programme at any UK University.
- Be able to prove that you will complete your studies within three years of starting your job.
- Your parent /guardian has agreed to pay all associated charges on your behalf.
- You do NOT need to live with them.
If you meet these criteria, then you could apply for the graduate training scheme.
If you doing a Phd and interested in climbing onto your property ladder, there are also some additional governement schemes for phd students.
What Are Some Of The Benefits To Being In The Graduate Training Scheme?
There are many benefits to being part of the graduate training scheme, including:
- You don’t have to worry about paying back any money if you fail to find employment. It also means that you won’t have to repay anything while you’re unemployed.
- You’ll receive £3,000 per year, which could cover some of your living costs whilst you study. There is no limit to how much you can claim each year if you continue to attend college.
- However, there is a cap of £10,000 over 3 years. If you decide to leave before completing your studies, then you must start repaying immediately.
Can I get a mortgage as a graduate?
It is possible but finding the right pool of lenders for your circumstances is extremely important as applying to lenders and being rejected can have a negative impact on your credit score and make it even harder to be accepted for a loan in future. One of the main things’ lenders will want to assess is whether you can afford the monthly mortgage repayments and will check your affordability to order to verify this. Having a secure employment will be vital so they can check your income against your outgoings to make a judgement on whether you can afford a mortgage loan. It’s even possible to apply for a mortgage before graduating if your personal circumstances are suitable. If you have a job lined up for when you graduate and have a contract written and signed by your employer, a lender may be willing to accept you for a loan on this basis, providing they are satisfied the other requirements.
Lack of credit history
Lenders will carry out credit checks on all applicants. They use this as a way to make a judgement on how risky they’re loan would be and the creditworthiness of an applicant. Having a good credit history which shows reliable borrowing will indicate to them that they have a borrower who is likely to repay the loan and on time. Often graduates have a lack of credit history and some lenders may be wary of an applicant with a lack of credit history as they don’t have anything to base their assessment on. It’s good practice to check your credit score in general so you can make improvements or be notified of any errors on your credit report so it can be rectified, but it is important to check your credit file if you are looking to take out a loan.
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Student loans
Having student loans shouldn’t stop you from being able to take out a mortgage loan but whether you will be accepted by a lender will depend on several factors, including how much you pay monthly as your student loan repayment. When lenders are assessing a mortgage application, they will check the applicant’s affordability by checking their income against their outgoings such as bills, debt repayments and other monthly expenses that are occurring. Lenders are trying to determine the borrower’s disposable income and whether they will be able to afford all their monthly payments even with the extra added cost of monthly mortgage repayments. This will also have an effect on how much a lender will be willing to loan to you as a mortgage towards your property purchase.
Low deposit
Even if you have been saving whilst you were a student, with rising property prices, it can be difficult to save enough for a deposit. The good news is there are many products on the market which require a low deposit but whether a lender will be willing to loan a mortgage with a low deposit will depend on other factors such as your income. There are schemes available such as the government’s Help to Buy Equity Loan where you are required to pay a deposit of at least 5% whilst borrowing up to 20% of the cost of a new built home (up to 40% in London boroughs) from the government to add to your deposit and getting a mortgage for the remainder. There are also shared ownership schemes which allows someone to part-buy, part-rent a home from housing association (arranged by a local Help to Buy agent) and the share you can initially purchase is usually between 25% – 75% of the property price therefore this will lower the deposit amount required.
Professional mortgages
Recent graduates may find themselves on a low wage when they are just starting out in their field, but professional mortgages are geared towards borrowers who have recently completed a qualification for a certain type of professional occupation and just starting out on their career path. A professional mortgage provides loans for professionals on the basis that they are likely to stay in their industry after gaining the qualification and as a result, should see a steady increase in their income overtime. Lenders may see this as a less risky loan and may offer better rates.
Next steps
Many people don’t realise that lenders do not only operate at high street banks. There are specialist lenders and lenders that don’t have a high street branch presence. Seeking professional help from a mortgage broker with access to the whole market can make it easier and save you time finding the right lender for your personal circumstances. A mortgage broker can use their experience and expertise to provide you with advice and assist you with the application process.
How We Work
1: We contact you and take down your details, income outgoings, name, address etc.
2: We will research the whole market and email you a detailed quote as well as a list of documents to proceed.
3: You upload the documents and information needed via our channel our online portal.
FAQs
How to deal with student debt after graduation?
Most of the graduates are in student debt after graduation because of graduate loans, so it is always better to start planning as early as you get your first graduate job.
Can you get a mortgage on a graduate scheme?
Yes! You can apply for a mortgage on any kind of house or flat provided that you meet the criteria set by the mortgage lender. As you have a permanent contract and lenders are convinced that you can pay the monthly payment of your loan amount, you can apply for a mortgage.
How does a student loan affect getting a mortgage?
Student loans are one of the most common reasons why students cannot buy a house before graduating. However, some lenders allow applicants to borrow more than what they would normally qualify for without considering their student loan debt. This means that even though you might still owe money on your student loan debt, you could potentially afford to put down a larger deposit and fulfil student loan repayments.
What happens if I am unable to repay my student loan?
Student Loans are very helpful during college years; however, once you complete your studies, you need to repay all the money back within 10 years. This means that you cannot take out a mortgage until you have repaid your entire student loan balance. However, some lenders allow students to borrow more than what they owe, allowing them to put down a larger deposit.
What happens if I default on my student loan repayments?
Student Loan repayments are one of the biggest problems faced by students today. They often cause financial difficulties during college years and even afterwards. However, most lenders won’t consider them as an asset against a borrower’s ability to repay his/her debts. Lenders look at how much money you earn each month and compare it to what you owe. If you have no assets, then you might need more than 30 per cent equity before being considered for a mortgage.
How do student loan repayments affect my pension contributions?
Student loan repayments are taken from your salaries before or after a student make the pension contribution. Student loan repayments are paid on the same income as the employer pays national insurance, so if your pension contributions reduce this figure, this one will be assessed for student loan repayments.
Are there graduate mortgages for certain professions?
Yes! There are specialised loans available for people who work in certain fields.
Can I get a graduate mortgage with a bad credit rating?
Yes, you can get a graduate mortgage with a poor credit score to fulfil the mortgage payment. The best decision here is to contact a market broker before starting your application.
FAQs
How to deal with student debt after graduation?
Most of the graduates are in student debt after graduation because of graduate loans, so it is always better to start planning as early as you get your first graduate job.
Can you get a mortgage on a graduate scheme?
Yes! You can apply for a mortgage on any kind of house or flat provided that you meet the criteria set by the mortgage lender. As you have a permanent contract and lenders are convinced that you can pay the monthly payment of your loan amount, you can apply for a mortgage.
How does a student loan affect getting a mortgage?
Student loansLoans that are taken out by students to finance their educat... are one of the most common reasons why students cannot buy a house before graduating. However, some lenders allow applicants to borrow more than what they would normally qualify for without considering their student loan debt. This means that even though you might still owe money on your student loan debt, you could potentially afford to put down a larger deposit and fulfil student loan repayments.
What happens if I am unable to repay my student loan?
Student Loans are very helpful during college years; however, once you complete your studies, you need to repay all the money back within 10 years. This means that you cannot take out a mortgage until you have repaid your entire student loan balance. However, some lenders allow students to borrow more than what they owe, allowing them to put down a larger deposit.
What happens if I default on my student loan repayments?
Student Loan repayments are one of the biggest problems faced by students today. They often cause financial difficulties during college years and even afterwards. However, most lenders won’t consider them as an asset against a borrower’s ability to repay his/her debts. Lenders look at how much money you earn each month and compare it to what you owe. If you have no assets, then you might need more than 30 per cent equityThe difference between the value of the property and the amo... before being considered for a mortgage.
How do student loan repayments affect my pension contributions?
Student loan repayments are taken from your salaries before or after a student make the pension contribution. Student loan repayments are paid on the same income as the employer pays national insurance, so if your pension contributions reduce this figure, this one will be assessed for student loan repayments.
Are there graduate mortgages for certain professions?
Yes! There are specialised loans available for people who work in certain fields.
Can I get a graduate mortgage with a bad credit rating?
Yes, you can get a graduate mortgage with a poor credit score to fulfil the mortgage payment. The best decision here is to contact a market broker before starting your application.
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