The right mortgage, whole of market.

In practice the two terms mean the same: a qualified professional who recommends a mortgage. What matters is whether they are whole-of-market, independent and regulated, and what they charge.

Some advisers charge a broker fee and some are paid by the lender. A regulated mortgage broker must tell you any fee, in writing, before you go ahead.

Most lenders ask for at least 5%, and some first-time buyer mortgages go up to 95% of the price. A bigger deposit usually means a better rate. On the average Lynemouth price of £137,445, a 5% deposit is about £6,872 and a 10% deposit about £13,744.

Yes. A mortgage adviser can work out what you can borrow, arrange a mortgage agreement in principle before you view, and look at low-deposit and 95% mortgages.

Start around six months before your current deal ends, so a new rate is lined up before you move onto the lender’s standard rate. A remortgage can also release equity for home improvements.

Yes. Buy-to-let mortgage advice covers personal and limited company buy-to-let, portfolio landlords and the rent the lender needs the property to earn.

Often, yes. Self-employed buyers, company directors and contractors usually need one to two years of accounts or tax returns. People with a low credit score, a CCJ, defaults or missed payments may need a specialist lender, which an adviser can find.

Many lenders lend around 4 to 4.5 times income, depending on your outgoings and credit. A mortgage decision in principle confirms a figure, usually within a day or two, and you will need payslips, bank statements and ID for the full application.

Yes. Advisers can help with shared ownership, new-build, Right to Buy, moving home and porting a mortgage, and retirement interest-only mortgages for older borrowers.

Yes. Fee-free mortgage brokers and fee-free mortgage advisers are paid commission by the lender instead of charging you, so these are mortgage brokers with no broker fees. You will also find fee-free mortgage consultants, a fee-free whole-of-market mortgage broker, a fee-free remortgage broker and a fee-free first-time buyer mortgage broker. Others charge a mortgage broker fee or work as a fixed-fee mortgage broker.

Mortgage broker fees range from nothing to a few hundred pounds. The cheapest mortgage broker is not always the most affordable mortgage broker overall, because a better rate can save far more than the fee. Ask for the cost in writing first.

You do not have to use one, but a mortgage expert or mortgage specialist can find lenders you would not reach alone, especially if your case is not straightforward. On the difference between a mortgage broker and an adviser: there is none in practice. A mortgage consultant is the same role again.

An independent mortgage adviser, independent mortgage broker or independent mortgage consultant can recommend from across the market. That includes an independent whole-of-market mortgage broker for independent remortgage advice and independent buy-to-let mortgage advice.

A first conversation is usually a free mortgage consultation. That covers free first-time buyer mortgage advice, free remortgage advice, free buy-to-let mortgage advice and free independent mortgage advice in Lynemouth.

Help getting your first mortgage starts with first-time buyer mortgage advice. A first-time buyer mortgage adviser or first-time buyer mortgage broker gives mortgage advice for buying your first home, including a low-deposit mortgage or a 5% deposit mortgage.

Often, yes. A bad credit mortgage broker or bad credit mortgage adviser gives bad credit mortgage advice, including a mortgage after missed payments. If you have had a mortgage declined, help is available: a specialist adviser knows which lenders to approach.

Yes. There is a mortgage for self-employed people, and a contractor mortgage broker can arrange contractor lending. There is also mortgage advice for company directors who pay themselves in salary and dividends.

Yes. A buy-to-let mortgage broker or buy-to-let mortgage adviser can arrange a personal or limited company buy-to-let mortgage.

Get mortgage renewal advice about six months before your mortgage deal ends. Compare current mortgage rates, decide between a fixed-rate mortgage and a tracker, and check whether a new mortgage rate beats your lender’s own offer.

Yes. A home mover mortgage broker gives mortgage advice for moving house, including whether to port your mortgage. There is also mortgage advice for older borrowers, including retirement interest-only mortgages.

A mortgage in principle usually takes a day or two once your adviser has your details. A full mortgage application takes around two to four weeks. To see how much your monthly mortgage payments would be, use our mortgage repayment calculator and our mortgage affordability calculator.

It depends on the loan, the rate and the term. Our mortgage calculator shows the monthly cost for a Lynemouth purchase in seconds.

Often, yes. A specialist lender may offer a mortgage with a CCJ, a mortgage with defaults or a mortgage with a low credit score, usually once the problem is a year or two old.

Our mortgage partners give mortgage advice for buying your first home, from help getting your first mortgage to the day you complete.

If your mortgage deal is ending soon, a remortgage adviser compares remortgage rates and tracker mortgage and fixed-rate options. You can also remortgage to release equity or remortgage for home improvements.

Moving home mortgage advice covers porting a mortgage to a new property or taking a new deal, and whether an early repayment charge applies.

Yes. A new-build mortgage adviser or new-build mortgage broker knows the developer deadlines. A shared ownership mortgage adviser or shared ownership mortgage broker handles part-buy, part-rent purchases, and a Right to Buy mortgage broker gives Right to Buy mortgage advice.

Yes. No-fee mortgage brokers and no-fee mortgage advisers are paid by the lender. A portfolio landlord mortgage broker or whole-of-market mortgage consultant may charge a fee for more complex cases.

A mortgage adviser checks what you can borrow, recommends a deal and manages the application. For a mortgage you normally need photo ID, three months of payslips and bank statements, and accounts or tax returns if self-employed.

Yes. Retirement interest-only mortgage advice is available for older homeowners in Lynemouth who want to stay put or move.