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Get ‘mortgage ready’ with AIB. An easy guide to help you get your first mortgage. Buying your first home is exciting but a huge This guide will help you plan ahead and may decision, but that doesn’t mean it has to be speed up the whole mortgage process. If difficult. Just speak to us in AIB and we’ll help you’ve any questions, just drop in to your local you through every step of the process. By AIB branch and talk to one of our Mortgage working together, we can make the big move Advisors. The first step towards your new run smoothly. home is right here. Let’s get started and get you ‘mortgage ready’. We know you’ll have lots of questions so just ask, call us on 1890 724 724 or click on www.aib.ie/mortgages Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 1
Step by step guide to getting a mortgage. Before you draw These steps down will give your you mortgage, all the you must information have you need adequate to set you Life Assurance on the road to and buyingHome yourInsurance in place. first home. If you’re thinking about a new home, then you need to be thinking about a mortgage. You’ll find all the information you need to get ‘mortgage ready’ right here. Step 1 Find out how much you can borrow With our new Online eMortgages Calculator, it couldn’t be easier. You can also now apply for your mortgage fully on line with our Online Application process. Go to www.aib.ie/mortgages and find out exactly how much you could borrow. Step 2 Talking to an AIB Mortgage Advisor Drop in or make an appointment with your Mortgage Advisor. They’ll make sure you’re on the right track from the very start. Step 3 Saving for your deposit As a First Time Buyer you will require a deposit of at least 10%. AIB can offer 90% Loan to Value up to €220,000 and over this amount 80% Loan to Value is available, with 75% maximum for a one-bedroom apartment. Start saving today. View our range of savings accounts at www.aib.ie/savings Step 4 Getting everything in order The most important part of your application is proving you can repay the mortgage loan. Your Mortgage Advisor will tell you exactly what you need to provide, such as payslips, bank statements, credit card bills or other documents. Step 5 A Sanction in Principle Once your deposit is in place you can apply for a Sanction in Principle. This is when your bank agrees, in principle, to give you a mortgage, based on the information you’ve provided. You will then know exactly how much you have to spend on your new home. AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 2
Step 6 Looking for and making an offer on a home This is the exciting bit – looking for your new home. Once you’ve found it, you put in an offer. If it’s accepted, it’s back to us. Step 7 Once your offer is accepted Let us know you’ve made an offer and now want to go ahead and apply for a mortgage. You will need to provide details of the property and your solicitor before we send you our mortgage offer. Step 8 Appointing your solicitor You can appoint a solicitor before starting your search or after you’ve made an offer and received approval. Step 9 The Contract for Sale The Contract for Sale is an agreement between you and the Seller. It sets out the agreed price and planned completion date, but it’s dependent on checks and searches that your solicitor will carry out for you. Step 10 The loan funds A few days before completion, your solicitor will request the loan funds from the lender and arrange the transaction. Step 11 A final note The final stages of the mortgage process may seem complex but don’t worry – AIB are here to help you through it. Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 3
Saving for your first home. These days we all know the importance of putting away money for a rainy day, but did you know that it can be just as important to put money away to help buy your first home? As a First Time Buyer you need to aim to handy when it’s time to start decorating have a deposit of at least 10%. AIB can offer your new home. 90% Loan to Value up to €220,000, over this amount 80% Loan to Value is available with How will I save? 75% maximum for one bedroom apartment. There are loads of ways to save with AIB. If you have saved enough already, then great, Start by doing a budget with your weekly you can proceed to the next stage. Otherwise outgoings and checking how much you can you need to think about a savings plan. afford to save. Regular savings are the key, and AIB will help you set this up. How much will I need? This depends on the price of your new home. Our table below will give you an idea of what Check out our online savings is required. calculator and start planning Saving as soon as possible is a good idea, at www.aib.ie/savings because any leftover savings will come in House Mortgage Minimum Saving per month Saving per month Price amount Deposit over 24 months to over 12 months to required obtain deposit obtain deposit €150,000.00 €135,000.00 10%= €15,000.00 €625.00 €1,250.00 €200,000.00 €180,000.00 10%= €20,000.00 €833.30 €1666.70 €250,000.00 €222,000.00 11%= €28,000.00 €1,167.00 €2,334.00 €300,000.00 €262,000.00 13%= €38,000.00 €1,584.00 €3,167.00 Calculations exclude Deposit Interest. Including Deposit Interest will help you to achieve your savings target faster. AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 4
Branch Savings Online Savings Just pop into one of our branches and talk to If you are already an AIB Phone and Internet our staff to help you decide on the regular Banking customer and prefer the ease and savings account that best suits your needs. For convenience of saving online, we have a range example, the AIB Saver is designed especially of online savings accounts to help you reach for regular savers, allowing you to save what that all important savings goal. The Online you want, when you want and how you want. Saver, for example, lets you manage your So if flexibility is important to you, then this account and keep track of your regular savings account definitely fits the bill. The AIB Saver is at a time that suits you. The Online Saver available to personal customers who have an is available to customers who have an AIB AIB Demand Deposit or AIB Current Account. Demand Deposit or AIB Current Account. To view our full range of savings accounts go to www.aib.ie/savings or call 1890 724 724. Terms and Conditions apply. Start saving today. AIB Internet, Mobile & Phone Banking ✓ Register for AIB Internet, Mobile and ✓ Benefit from services like e-Statements, Phone Banking to get instant information eFees and eDrafts on your account balances and transactions ✓ Set up and manage your standing orders ✓ Pay bills, transfer money, change your ✓ AIB Mobile Banking is an easy and personal details or top up your phone on convenient way to manage your money the go while on the move ✓ Stay on top of your finances with visibility ✓ Download the App directly from the and control day and night Apple App store, Google Play store and m.aib.ie Terms and conditions apply Registered? Log onto www.aib.ie/internetbanking or call us on 0818 724 724 (or +353 1 771 2424). To register, contact us on 0818 724 020. Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 5
Insurance Advice. Before you draw down your mortgage, you need adequate Life Assurance and Home Insurance in place. Life Assurance to cover your Home Insurance mortgage Home Insurance shouldn’t just be about The type of Life Assurance you need getting the minimum protection for your bricks depends on the amount, term and type of and mortar. Your policy should be designed borrowing. Please note that Life Assurance around you, reflecting the things you value Cover should also take account of flexible most. So that’s what we do at AIB. repayment options such as Interest Only, Home Insurance from AIB offers a range of Deferred Start/Moratorium or Payment benefits including: Holidays. We strongly recommend that you get advice on your protection needs. At AIB, ✓ 30% discount if you’re a first time buyer or we have the specialist staff to help you. Your have been claims-free for 3 years Mortgage Advisor will be happy to arrange ✓ Mortgage Customers get a 10% discount a consultation with an AIB Financial Adviser off AIB Home Insurance to discuss your life and/or illness cover and income protection options. ✓ 24- Hour Claims Helpline based in Ireland ✓ Emergency Home Assist included as standard ✓ Pay by monthly Direct Debit at no additional cost to your premium ✓ ‘Contents only’ policies available for apartment owners with existing Block Policy Buildings cover. Discounts are applied on a reducing balance and a minimum premium amount of €157.50 applies. If you wish you may arrange either life assurance or home insurance through another provider/intermediary. AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 6
The right cover in 3 simple steps Step 1 Choose the level of buildings cover you need Step 2 Add the value of all your contents (that’s curtains, carpets and everything that would fall out if you turned your house upside down) Step 3 Remember to add extra cover for items you take outside your home (like your engagement ring, watch, camera or golf clubs) Ask for a quote in any AIB branch or call 1850 27 26 25 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 10am-2pm), or buy online at a time that suits you at www.aib.ie/home insurance Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 7
What to look for when house hunting. Write a checklist of what you expect from your first home and bring it with you every time you view a property. Here are some things you should keep in mind during your hunt. Before you set out When you get inside Save yourself a lot of time and effort Use your nose. Can you smell any by arranging viewings as close together dampness or rot when you enter the as possible. It’s much easier to make property? comparisons that way. If the property has been freshly painted, make sure it’s not hiding something such First impressions count as cracks in the plaster work Before you go in to a house, study the Check the quality of the window frames – outside. Does it look as if the current they can be expensive to repair owners have taken good care of it? Tap the walls, especially in older properties. Check which direction it faces. That will If you hear a hollow sound, it could mean tell you when you’ll have sunlight during that the plaster has come loose the day Open every window and door and make Go across the road and check out the sure that they’re not warped or stuck condition of the roof. Look for broken tiles, or large patches of moss or weeds growing Test the floorboards to check they’re not in the gutters. These can all be clues about springing up and down and the floor is in how well the house has been looked after good condition Look out for any cracks in the outer walls Look out for any stains or signs of Will you have your own parking space, or is dampness. Damp stains in downstairs there shared parking? rooms could mean there’s a plumbing problem in the bathroom, while damp Has the property got security and fire stains in an upstairs room could mean a alarms? problem with the roof Is it on a busy road – and would children The carpets and curtains may be exactly be safe playing outside? to your taste – but are you sure they’re Revisit the neighbourhood in the evenings included in the sale price? Don’t be afraid and weekends to ensure it still seems safe to ask! and peaceful. AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 8
Check the age of the boiler and whether it runs on oil or gas Check when it was last rewired (especially in older houses) as this can be expensive Take a measuring tape with you and check that all your furniture is going to fit List anything which needs to be repaired Check the plumbing as much as you can by turning on all taps, flushing all toilets, trying all showers etc. Don’t be shy about checking – you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move in. Extra tips for apartments & townhouses Make sure you find out what the annual service charge is for the upkeep of common areas like gardens, lifts, painting the exterior of the building etc. Check if a parking space comes as standard or if you have to pay extra Is any storage provided for items like bikes? It can be very inconvenient to have to park them on the balcony of an apartment, for example If you’ve got a pet, make sure they’re not excluded by the management company Is there a washing line or laundry facility in the building, or will you have to run up a higher electricity bill by tumble drying all your clothes? Many showhomes or apartments create the illusion of space by fitting them out with smaller than normal furniture. Lie on the beds and sit on the couch to check if they’re standard size. Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 9
Moving into your first home. At last, the paperwork has all been processed. You’re now a step closer to moving into your new home. But there’s still a little bit of work to be done. You might be currently living at home, or perhaps renting. Either way, your move will be far smoother if you carry out the following actions. Six Weeks Before As a First Time Buyer there’s a chance you don’t own much furniture. So it’s time to go shopping If you do have furniture, get a floor plan of your new home and work out where everything is going to go Get friends and family involved to help you move. Or hire a removals company If you’re renting, don’t forget to contact your landlord to tell them you’re moving out. Four Weeks Before Start packing. Make sure you label each box clearly You’ll have important documents that you definitely don’t want to go missing in the move. So keep them in a file and a safe place If you’re leaving a rented home, contact your gas, electric, oil, phone and broadband suppliers and let them know Contact your home insurance company and let them know about the move, and arrange any new cover that you may need. AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 10
Two Weeks Before Confirm the date with your removals company, if you are using one, and make sure they have directions Let everyone who may want to contact you know about your move e.g. friends, family, your bank, your health insurance company, your car insurer Pack first-night items such as sheets, towels, toiletries, kettle, alarm clock, a change of clothes etc. If you’re doing some or all of the removals yourself, get large sturdy cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and lots of sticky tape. On Moving Day Stay in touch with your removal company to make sure there are no misunderstandings Record all meter readings, such as gas and electricity Stay until the removals firm has finished and don’t sign their inventory sheet until you’ve gone through it thoroughly Keep a copy of it until all your possessions are delivered and unpacked, the charges have been paid and any claims are settled Be careful lifting heavy furniture or white goods. Recruit a few friends to help with the heavy lifting. Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 11
Frequently asked questions about mortgages. We know you will have questions and if they are not covered by the answers below, please contact us on 1890 724 724 Q1. How does AIB work out how Remember that your outgoings may much I can borrow? increase in more ways than just the monthly mortgage repayment. There’s the This really depends on how much you can cost of life assurance and home insurance afford comfortably in monthly repayments. to consider. This is for the length of your mortgage, which may be up to 35 years, depending on your age. We look at the detail of your overall financial situation – including income, outgoings, Kick start your savings now. savings and other loan repayments. Then we calculate the monthly mortgage amount that Buying your first home may be you can afford to repay. one of the most exciting things You’ve probably already worked this out you do and there is a lot to think yourself, but it’s important to remember a few about and organise. One of the key points: important things the bank looks Most importantly, only reliable income at is your savings track record, so should be included in your calculations. why not start now? By this we mean guaranteed income – bonuses and one-off payments shouldn’t be included For your main residence, as a First Time Q2. What proof of income is Buyer you will require a deposit of at least required? 10%. AIB can offer 90% Loan to Value up As a mortgage is a long-term commitment, to €220,000, over this amount 80% Loan AIB can only include your sustainable income to Value is available. when calculating the amount you can borrow, For one bedroom apartments, the not bonuses or other one-off payments. To most you can borrow is 75% of the show your sustainable income you will need to: purchase price AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 12
Provide 3 months’ payslips Q4. I am self-employed/a company Have an AIB Salary Certificate signed and director. Can I get a mortgage? stamped by your employer – you can pick Yes – provided your income is sufficient and up this certificate in your branch. you provide documents to support your application. If you’re self-employed, we’ll need to see: Q3. I am a First Time Buyer. What documentation do I need to supply 3 years’ financial accounts certified by with my mortgage application? your accountant We need to see records of your bank accounts, Confirmation that your tax affairs are savings and debt. Of course, we will have up-to-date and in order access to any AIB records, but for any non-AIB accounts you will need to supply copies of 6 months’ account statements, including statements. one original statement, for any non-AIB accounts. The Mortgage Advisor at your local AIB branch can explain everything you need and there is For self-employed customers we need to see a Mortgage Checklist in this pack. But, at the 3 years’ Revenue Notices of Assessment and very least, all customers need to supply: Tax Clearance confirmation. 6 months’ bank statements for any non-AIB accounts (including one original Q5. I am planning to build my own statement) home. Can I get a mortgage? Yes, mortgages are available for Self-Build Proof of savings and any funds you will customers, provided you meet all the usual be putting towards the purchase of your criteria, that is: home (again, only if these savings are not held with AIB) You can afford the mortgage repayments 6 months’ statements for all non-AIB Your basic income is sustainable borrowings e.g. credit cards, car/personal As a First Time Buyer you will require a loans and mortgages. deposit of at least 10%. AIB can offer You will also need to supply evidence of your 90% Loan to Value up to €220,000, employment and income. over this amount 80% Loan to Value is available. For PAYE employees, this includes: You will need to supply particular documents 3 months’ payslips relating to the size, cost and value of your Your P60 Self-Build, as well as a copy of the planning permission. An AIB Salary Certificate signed and stamped by your employer. Your AIB Mortgage Advisor can give you all the detail on this, and you can refer to the Having all these documents ready when you Mortgage Checklist included in this pack. apply will speed up your application. Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 13
Q6. What kind of Insurance do I Surveyors Fees need to take out with a mortgage? For your own peace of mind, you may want to organise a structural survey. It’s not a bank You need to have Life Assurance and Home requirement, but will ensure that there are no Insurance in place before you can draw down faults that may affect your property’s value. your mortgage. Your AIB Mortgage Advisor can arrange a quote for you. Q9. What Interest Rate options does Q7. What is the difference between AIB offer? the Interest Rate and the APR? Your AIB Mortgage Advisor can tell you exactly The Interest Rate is the actual rate at which what our current rates are and how they interest is charged on the amount you borrow. translate into monthly repayments, but this is AIB calculates this on a daily basis. how they work. APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate (APR), With a Variable Rate which is the total cost of your mortgage over Your monthly repayments may rise and fall its term, taking into account both interest rate as market interest rates change charged and other fees. You can make early or lump sum repayments to reduce the overall cost of Q8. What other costs may be your mortgage and pay the loan off early associated with purchasing a You can also switch to a Fixed Rate any property? time you want. You should remember to budget for all the costs associated with buying a new property, With a Fixed Rate which may include: A fixed rate mortgage means that your rate and repayments will stay the same Legal Fees for a specific period of time, even when When you find the house you want and we market rates change have approved your mortgage, you need to choose a solicitor to act on your behalf. It is A fixed rate also protects you from interest worth shopping around to get the best quote rate increases but you will not benefit if available. interest rates fall during the fixed period Valuation A breakage cost may be incurred if you You’ll need a Valuation Report, completed by wish to pay off a lump sum during the an approved valuer from the AIB Residential fixed rate term, or switch to a variable rate. Mortgage Valuers’ panel, a list of which is With a Split Rate available from your Mortgage Advisor or from The Split Rate option lets you split your loan www.aib.ie. The valuation report must be between Variable Rate and Fixed Rate, in dated within two months of the date of the whatever proportion you choose. This gives drawdown of funds, otherwise you maybe you peace of mind on part of your mortgage required to obtain a new valuation. repayments, but still gives you the flexibility that a variable rate mortgage can provide. AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 14
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Mortgage Glossary. Annual Percentage Rate (APR). The yearly cost of Equity. The difference between a home’s value and your borrowing. It takes into account the interest the outstanding mortgage debt. rate charged and any other fees. First Time Buyer. A first time buyer is someone Arrears. Mortgage repayments that haven’t been who has never borrowed money before that was made. secured on residential property or land (where they had an intention to build a dwelling) in or outside Building Energy Rating (BER). A Building Energy the State. Where there is more than one borrower Rating or BER is an energy label with accompanying on a mortgage application and a housing loan advisory report for homes. The rating is a simple has previously been advanced to any one of the A to G scale. A-rated homes are the most energy borrowers, none of the borrowers will be considered efficient and will tend to have the lowest energy a first time buyer. bills. Fixed Interest Rate. The rate on a mortgage loan, Broker. Your advisor on mortgage deals available which doesn’t change for a specified period, known from various lenders. as the fixed period. Capital. The amount you owe excluding costs and Freehold or Leasehold. A freehold title gives the interest. Also known as the principal of the loan. holder ownership of the land and buildings for an Collateral. Security offered against the value of the indefinite period. A leasehold title gives the holder loan. a right to use and occupy land and buildings for a defined period of time. Cost of Credit. Cost of Credit is the difference between the amount you borrow and the total you Guarantor. Somebody, other than you, who can repay by the end of the loan period. guarantee your mortgage loan repayments. Deeds. Official documents of ownership. Home Insurance. You need a Home Insurance policy in place before you can draw down your Deposit. An initial sum paid to the seller for mortgage. To get a quote today, simply drop into purchase of a property. The buyer could forfeit this if your local branch, call us on 1890 724 724 or click they don’t complete the transaction. on aib.ie to ensure you’re protected. Direct Debit Mandate. By signing a Direct Debit Interest Rates. You can choose between our fixed, Mandate (DDM) you authorise AIB Mortgage Bank variable or split interest rates. Fixed makes it easy to send instructions to your Bank to debit your to budget because you know what your repayments account in accordance with the instruction received. will be. Variable lets you make early or lump sum This enables you to pay your monthly mortgage repayments. And Split Rate lets you split your repayment amount from a current account. If mortgage loan between variable and fixed rates, your repayment amount increases or decreases in whatever proportion you choose. as a result of interest changes then this will automatically be reflected in the amount debited from your account. AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 16
Judgement. Judging the right location, size and Principal private residence, Home, PDH (Private style of home is very important. You also need to Dwelling House). A person’s primary residence, or consider its resale value in case you want to move main residence is the dwelling where they usually in future. live with in the state. A person can only have one primary residence at any given time. Letter of Loan Offer. Once a mortgage application is approved, you’ll receive a formal letter setting Sanction in Principle. A Sanction in Principle (SiP) out the conditions of the loan. This includes the is provisional approval for a mortgage loan amount requirement of a valuation report. This valuation and term subject to evidence of income and report must be dated within two months of the date employment, proven repayment capacity and any of the drawdown of funds otherwise you may be other special conditions the Bank may issue. required to obtain a new valuation Your solicitor will It is not a legally binding agreement. also get a copy. A SiP is invaluable in giving you the confidence Loan to Value (LTV). These are percentages to go out into the market knowing, in most cases, representing the difference between your mortgage your mortgage will be approved. In addition, Estate loan and the value of your property. For example, Agents and Vendors will be more comfortable a mortgage of €90,000 on a property valued at proceeding knowing you have a Sanction in Principle €100,000 would be shown as 90% Loan to Value. in place. Maturity Date. The last day of the mortgage Standard Variable Rate. A standard variable rate agreement – the day the mortgage loan must be is a rate set by the lender, which may change when paid in full or the agreement renewed. necessary. Moratorium. A Moratorium is a payment holiday Terms and Conditions (T&C’s). Remember all loans that allows you to take a break from your mortgage will have different terms and conditions, ensure you or reduce your payments up to a maximum of are familiar with your loans T&C’s. 3 months. This is taken at the beginning of your mortgage. The Mortgage term will remain the same Tracker Retention Interest Rates. If you are eligible however your repayment amounts will be adjusted. for our Tracker Interest Rate Retention, the Tracker Interest Rate will be made up of two parts: This option affects the repayment amount and / or the term of the mortgage. Flexible repayment (a) the European Central Bank’s main refinancing options are subject to approval. operations minimum bid rate (the “ECB rate”) which is variable; and Mortgage Loan. A long-term loan, usually 20 to 35 years, secured by a mortgage against the (b) the Margin/Adjustment above the ECB rate, this borrower’s property. will stay static throughout the life of the loan. Payment Protection Insurance. This is an optional Valuation. This report, carried out by a professional product designed to protect your mortgage valuer, gauges the market value of your property. repayments should your circumstances change. It is important to remember that this report is This can cover your payments for up to 12 months different to a structural or planning survey. in the event of an accident, sickness, involuntary unemployment, business failure or critical illness. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is an authorised agent and servicer of AIB Mortgage Bank in relation to origination and servicing of mortgage loans and mortgages. AIB Mortgage Bank and Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 17
Your Mortgage Checklist. Things you’ll need when meeting your AIB Mortgage Advisor. AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 18
1st Applicant 2nd Applicant For Employees 3 months’ up-to-date consecutive payslips are needed to confirm your basic salary AIB Salary Certificate (available in all branches) completed by your employer confirming permanency and basic salary Your P60 can be provided as well as payslips, but this includes all income (including bonus/overtime etc.), so 3 months’ payslips are still needed to confirm your basic salary 6 months’ statements are required for any savings or investments not with AIB 6 months’ statements are required for any borrowings not held with AIB For Self-Employed/ Sole Trader/ Director of a Company 3 years audited/trading accounts (certified by your accountant) Confirmation of tax position from your accountant Minimum 6 months’ recent bank statements not held with AIB Minimum 6 months’ statements for any borrowings not held with AIB 3 years Revenue Notice of Assessment Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 19
1st Applicant 2nd Applicant Equity input for Purchase If you have been given funds to help with your mortgage, we need confirmation of it in writing and confirmation that it is non repayable. Proof of the funds, in the donor’s name, may also be required. For Non-AIB Customers You’ll need to provide suitable proof of identity and residential address – a current passport or driver’s licence and a current utility bill or bank statement 6 months’ recent bank statements (including 1 original) If your current mortgage isn’t with AIB, we need 6 months’ recent mortgage statements (including 1 original) If you live abroad or bank abroad, a foreign credit check will be required. For Self-Builds Planning Permission and details of proposed size of the property (square feet/metres) (A) Copy of your fixed price contract or (B) if you are building by direct labour, a detailed schedule of build costs from your qualified architect, engineer or building surveyor Completed Valuation Report*, explaining the cost and estimated market value of the completed property *Valuation Report: You will need a Valuation Report completed by an approved valuer from the AIB Residential Mortgage Valuers’ panel, a list of which is available from your AIB Mortgage Advisor or from www.aib.ie. This needs to be completed before your Letter of Loan Offer can be issued, but you shouldn’t arrange the valuation until your application has been approved in principle. The final valuation report must be dated within two months of the date of the drawdown of funds otherwise you maybe required to obtain a new valuation. AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 20
1st Applicant 2nd Applicant For New Houses If the house is part of an estate development, the Structural Guarantee Certificate (which the builder will provide) If the house is being built on your own site by direct labour, a letter from a qualified architect or civil engineer confirming that he/she: •˜˛˜ Believes the resources are available to complete the building to a good standard • Will supervise the construction throughout • Will provide a Certificate of Completion, confirming that the building was constructed in accordance with its planning permissions and best practices If the house is being built on your own site by fixed-price contract, a copy of the contract – plus the original Structural Guarantee Certificate. Or a letter from a qualified architect or civil engineer confirming the contract price and the cover under the Structural Guarantee and stating that he or she will supervise the building construction through all stages. Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 21
Home Mortgage Regulatory Information. Warning: You may have to pay charges if you pay off a fixed-rate loan early. Warning: If you do not keep up your repayments you may lose your home. Warning: The cost of your monthly repayments may increase. Warning: The entire amount that you have borrowed will still be outstanding at the end of the interest-only period. Warning: If you do not meet the repayments on your credit agreement, your account will go into arrears, this may effect your credit rating, which may limit your ability to access credit in the future. WARNING: IF YOU CANCEL OR MAKE A CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF A DIRECT DEBIT REPAYING YOUR MORTGAGE ACCOUNT, AND FAIL TO MAKE ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAYMENT, YOUR ACCOUNT WILL GO INTO ARREARS. WARNING: YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP PAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT. THE PAYMENT RATES ON THIS HOUSING LOAN MAY BE ADJUSTED BY THE LENDER FROM TIME TO TIME. Note: The above notice in respect of adjustments to repayment rates will not apply during any period when the loan is at a fixed rate. If you or your dependants intend to use the property as a principal place of residence, you must show evidence of mortgage protection insurance, unless you are exempt under the Consumer Credit Act 1995 (you can seek this insurance through us or from other sources). Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is a tied agent of Irish Life Assurance plc. for life and pensions business. Maximum loan to value of Owner Occupier Residential Properties – 90% of purchase price or valuation whichever is lower. Lending levels are subject to monthly repayment burden, typically not exceeding c. 35% of borrowers disposable income and will vary according to individual circumstances. Loan requests considered on the basis of proof of income, financial status and demonstrated AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 22
repayment capacity (including capacity to repay at higher interest rates). Loans not available to people under 18. Mortgage loans require to be secured by a mortgage and charge on the subject property. A typical €100,000 20 year Variable interest rate mortgage for an Owner Occupier Residential Property with LTV greater than 80% will have monthly repayments of €605.28 APR 4.07%. If the APR does not vary during the term of the mortgage, the total cost of credit i.e. total amount repayable less the amount of the mortgage, would be €45,268. The effect of a 1% increase in interest rates for such a mortgage will add €53.53 to monthly repayments. Surcharge Interest Arrears attract surcharge interest at 6% per annum in addition to the interest rate that applies to the loan. Surcharge can be avoided by making all repayments when due. Execution and registration of the mortgage deed will involve payment by you of your solicitor’s fees, outlays and registration fees. The amount of solicitor’s fees can be determined by negotiation with your solicitor, who will also inform you of the amount of the outlays and registration fees. We will charge you €60 for executing a discharge, release or vacate of a mortgage. The following is applicable only where the interest rate is FIXED for a period of at least one year: During any period when a fixed interest rate applies, the Lender may agree: (i) to allow full or partial out of course repayment (“prepayments”), or (ii) to convert the facility to a variable interest rate or to an alternative fixed interest rate (“conversions”). Prepayments, conversions and early repayment following demand by the Lender will be subject to the payment by you of an early breakage cost calculated using the following formula: Early breakage cost = AxUxD%, where “A” is the amount of the prepayment or early repayment following demand by the Lender, or the amount of the conversion, and “U” is the unexpired term of the fixed interest rate period, and “D” is the difference between the fixed interest rate applying to the facility and the fixed interest rate which would then apply to the facility for the amount of ”A” for the term of “U”. E.G. €100k @ 7% for 60 months, full repayment after 36 months, current prevailing rate for 24 months = 5% early breakage cost €4,000 (€100k X 24/12 X 2% = €4,000) Lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. AIB Home Insurance is exclusively underwritten by AXA Insurance Ltd. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is an authorised agent and servicer of AIB Mortgage Bank in relation to origination and servicing of mortgage loans and mortgages. AIB Mortgage Bank is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. AIB Insurance Services Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Irish Life Assurance plc is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. and AIB Mortgage Bank subscribes to the Voluntary Code of Conduct on pre-contractual information for home loans. A copy of the Code is available on request. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is an agent of AIB Insurance Services Limited in relation to provision of general insurance products. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is a tied agent of Irish Life Assurance plc for life and pensions business. Call us 1890 724 724 Click on www.aib.ie/mortgages 23
Summary. As an AIB Mortgage Customer you’ll get access to: ✓ A Mortgage Advisor to guide you through the process. ✓ Competitive rates including Variable (relative to your Loan to Value) and Fixed. ✓ As First Time Buyer you will require a deposit of at least 10%. AIB can offer 90% Loan to Value up to €220,000, over this amount 80% Loan to Value is available 75% for one bed apartments. ✓ No Fees - When you drawdown a new mortgage with us, we’ll waive the maintenance and transaction fees on the current account you use to pay your mortgage * ✓ Home Insurance from AIB: 30% discount if you’re a first time buyer or have been claim free for 3 years**. ✓ 3 months’ deferred start option available, subject to approval. ✓ Repayment terms of up to 35 years. ✓ Mortgage customers get a 10% discount off AIB Home Insurance from AIB*. ✓ C onsultation with an AIB financial adviser, which includes an assessment of your life insurance, specified illness and income protection options. * This offer is limited to the AIB personal current account used to setup the direct debit repayment instruction for an AIB mortgage on a principal private dwelling house. The direct debit must be setup within 12 months of mortgage drawdown. For more information please refer to the Mortgage Benefit: ‘No Maintenance or Transaction Fees’ - Terms and Conditions that are available on www.aib.ie ** Discounts are applied on a reducing balance and a minimum premium amount of €157.50 applies. AIB | Mortgages | First Time Buyers 24
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