Mortgage Help & Information

Before you come to talk to a mortgage consultant, it's a good idea to do some preparation.

Then you'll know what type of property you think you would like to buy, questions you'd like answered and explained, and what your options might be.

Try our mortgage calculators to get an idea of what you could borrow, what repayments might be, or how different deposits could affect the costs. Compare different mortgage types to see which you feel might suit you best. Consider all your other monthly outgoings.

But don't worry - our mortgage consultants will guide you through the process and help you to make one of the larger purchases of your life: a home.

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  Mortgage Types Explained

  Taking out a mortgage is a big decision for anyone. Before you commit yourself, it’s important to make sure you understand the details of your agreement.

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  Mortgage Resources

  Are you a Mortgage Misfit?

  The introduction of the Mortgage Market Review in April 2014 meant new affordability criteria could make it harder for so-called misfits to get a mortgage and, although it was never the intention to limit consumer choice, it is having a detrimental impact on some borrowers' options.

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  Mortgage Resources

  Additional information on our mortgages

  Additional information applicable to all mortgage packages available from Ipswich Building Society.

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