You may be wondering why you should apply for an AIP instead of a mortgage straight away. The simple answer is that it's quicker and less effort to get a mortgage in principle. You can often get one in under an hour if there are no issues, and at most, it should take only a few days.
It's usually a quick and simple process and you'll normally get a decision within 10 working days.
You can often get one in under an hour if there are no issues, and at most, it should take only a few days. This frees you up to go house hunting and puts you in a strong position to make an offer on a home you want.
It's quick and easy to apply for an AIP online. It should take about 15 minutes. We'll need to know details of your income and outgoings. You'll also need your addresses for the last 3 years. We'll do a soft credit check as part of the process. This won't affect your credit rating or your ability to borrow in the future.
Unfortunately agreements in principle aren't really worth the paper they're written on even in the best of times. It's basically a lucky dip to whether you can find a lender after you find a property thats actually willing to lend given your financial circumstances and your property of choice.
A mortgage Agreement in Principle can speed up the home buying process. It helps the: Seller/estate agent. It gives the seller and estate agent the confidence that you're serious about buying and can afford the property.
An Agreement in Principle (AIP) is also known as a Mortgage Promise or Decision in Principle. This is often seen as your first step to buying or remortgaging a home. When you apply for an Agreement in Principle, the lender will ask about your finances and look at interest rates to work out what you can afford to repay.