How to get a mortgage for your first home
Find the right deal for you
We’ll show you how to get a mortgage from start to finish, including what you need to tell us and the steps you’ll need to take.
First-time home buyers
Start the journey to your first home
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- Understand your mortgage options with our first-time buyer’s guide
- Find out what you can do if you’re having trouble saving for a deposit
- Explore a wide range of deals to help you buy your first home or buy-to-let property
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
About buying your first home
How do I get a mortgage as a first-time buyer? Use our calculator to work out how much you could afford to borrow, based on your income, regular spending and any debts you might have. Then get an Agreement in Principle to see if we could lend the amount you need. Once you have that, and you’ve found a property to buy, you can apply for a mortgage directly with us. This means you’ll talk to one of our mortgage advisers, who’ll recommend a mortgage for you if you meet our lending criteria.
How much deposit will I need as a first-time buyer? We usually ask for 10% of the amount you want to borrow as a deposit – but some of our mortgages are designed to help if you’re struggling to save up that amount.
More first-time mortgage questions? Take a look at the calculators, guides and tips on this page for help getting the keys to your own home.
Your first steps
What happens after my mortgage offer is issued?
Completing your mortgage
With a mortgage offer from us in hand, you’re almost home and dry. Find out how to complete your mortgage and pick up the keys.
Mortgage calculators
Work out the kind of mortgage you could afford.
Use our mortgage affordability calculators to work out how much you could borrow and what kind of deposit you need for a mortgage.
Agreement in Principle (AiP)
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Start an Agreement in Principle (AiP) online to find out quickly if you could borrow the amount you need – without affecting your credit score.
Need help with your deposit?
Help to buy mortgages
Get a helping hand when buying a home
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Shared ownership mortgages
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When you part-buy, part-rent a home through shared ownership, you can apply for a smaller mortgage amount – so your deposit could be lower, too.
Family Springboard Mortgage
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Your family and friends can support you by providing 10% of your property’s price as security – and they’ll get their money back with interest if you keep up your mortgage payments in time.
Barclays Money Mentors
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Buying your new home should be exciting, which is why we’re here to offer you guidance on how you can achieve your goals.
More first-time mortgage options
Our mortgage rates
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Whether you’re buying, remortgaging or buying to let, we’ve got a deal for you – including exclusive rates if you already have a mortgage with us.
Getting a mortgage when you’re self-employed
Verifying your income
Find out how to prepare for a self-employed mortgage application – and see how we can help you.
First-time buyer guides
Start your adventure
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Need some help?
Chat to us online
Start a web chat if you a question about applying (we can’t give advice about choosing a mortgage during web chats).
Call us
Call us1 any time – lines may be closed at off-peak times on bank holidays and during Christmas.
0333 202 7580
Starting your mortgage application
Get ready to apply
Find out how to book an appointment to start your mortgage application, and see the list of documents and information you’ll need to provide.