Mortgages Made Simple | First-Time Buyer Guide
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Mortgages Made Simple | First-Time Buyer Guide

11:38 Feb 25, 2026
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Mortgages made simple- if you’re a first-time buyer, this one’s for you! In this special compilation episode we’re bringing together the most valuable mortgage and interest rate guidance from recent conversations with Phil Spencer and Skipton’s experts from our First Home Focus channel. This is a dedicated channel, in association with Skipton Building Society, where we share tips for navigating buying your first property.If you’re trying to make sense of rising rates, fixed vs tracker deals, or how much you can realistically borrow, this episode cuts through the jargon and explains what actually matters.Whether you’re saving for a deposit or ready to speak to a lender, this is essential listening to help you move forward with clarity and confidence!Let us know in the comments: what do you find most confusing about mortgages right now?Make sure to subscribe to the First Home Focus channel so you don’t miss future episodes!👉 VIDEO TIMESTAMPS Chapters00:00 Introduction00:45 How are interest rates calculated?01:43 Mortgage In Principle03:19 What criteria do lenders take into consideration?04:53 Fixed vs Variable Rates- How to Decide07:40 How to secure the best rate09:07 Where to get mortgage adviceLiked this video? We have more episodes on remortgaging as well as other first-time buyer guidance on the channel.👉 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNELS🔗 @MoveiQ🔗 @FirstHomeFocus👉 GET PHIL SPENCER'S ADVICE DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX ✉🔗 https://www.moveiq.co.uk/newsletter-signup👉 VISIT THE MOVE iQ WEBSITE 💻🔗 https://www.moveiq.co.uk👉 VISIT THE SKIPTON WEBSITE 💻🔗 https://www.skipton.co.uk/➤ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL 👇 📲 INSTAGRAM @moveiq📲TIKTOK @philspencertv📲FACEBOOK MoveiQ📲YOUTUBE @MoveiQ
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