Illustrative scenario 01Savings with little spare cash
A buyer can fund the deposit but has not allowed for legal work and moving. The available cash needs to be divided realistically.
Useful information for the conversation
- Deposit amount and source
- Property details
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02A valuation below the agreed price
A buyer has limited scope to increase the deposit if the lender values the property lower. That possibility needs discussion before commitment.
Useful information for the conversation
- Property details
- Income and credit commitments
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03A small deposit on a new flat
A buyer is considering a newly built apartment. Deposit size and property type must be checked together.
Useful information for the conversation
- Income and credit commitments
- Cash reserved for costs
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: Look beyond the deposit percentage
A buyer or homeowner wants to discuss low-deposit mortgages. Two points need attention: deposit amount and source; property details. Loan-to-value compares the loan with the lender's valuation. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Cash reserved for costs
- Deposit amount and source
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Income and credit commitments
A buyer or homeowner has started a conversation about low-deposit mortgages, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: income and credit commitments; cash reserved for costs. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Deposit amount and source
- Property details
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
Look beyond the deposit percentage
Loan-to-value compares the loan with the lender's valuation. A lower valuation can increase the cash you need. We look at property type, credit commitments and a reserve for buying costs alongside the deposit itself.
A small deposit leaves less protection if property values fall. Low-deposit products and eligible property types can change.