Making Mortgages Simple

Based in Cork. Serving Clients Nationwide.

Your First Time Buyers Mortgage Made Simple

Get approved faster with the lowest mortgage rates available to first-time buyers in Ireland.

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Take the stress out of buying your first home

First-time buyer? Not sure where to start?

Buying your first home can be clear and straightforward. 

We’ll guide you every step of the way — from your first approval right through to getting the keys.

We won’t stop until you’re happily living in your dream home.

No fees, just honest, expert advice and support.

We deal with the banks and all the documents. You focus on finding the perfect home.

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us For Your First Time Buyers Mortgage?

Proven Success

Proven track record of successful mortgage approvals. 

No Broker Fees

We get paid by the lender  so our services are 100% free.

Extended Opening Hours

We offer evening and weekend consultations to suit your schedule.

Nationwide Service

Wherever you are in Ireland, we’re here to help you.

Faster Approval

We streamline the entire mortgage process so you get approved faster.

Lowest Rates

We search the market to get you the lowest rates and the best terms.

Free First-Time Buyers Consultation

We've helped hundreds of first-time buyers get the keys to their first home.

Frequently Asked Questions

All Your First-Time Buyer Mortgage Questions Answered

What is a first-time buyer?

A First Time Buyer is someone who has never had a mortgage or owned a property in Ireland. This can also extend to divorced or separated applicants from a ‘fresh start’ perspective in certain circumstances. Applicants may also be classified as First Time Buyers for top-up’s or re-mortgage on their first primary home.

  • As a mortgage broker we take the stress of the mortgage application process and assist you through every stage of the process from submitting the application to the day you get your keys. With multiple lending options available and a vast experience in the industry we compare all options to get you the best rates, benefits and terms based on your own unique circumstances.

First Time Buyers in Ireland are allowed to borrow up to 4 times your gross annual income. The maximum borrowing limit is also dependent on not just your income but your age, financial commitments, credit history and demonstrated repayment capacity.

An AIP is an Approval In Principle. This is a letter from a lender noting the maximum borrowing amount you are eligible for based on an underwriter’s review of your income, savings, credit history, affordability and repayment capacity. With a fully underwritten approval in principle, you can begin your house hunting with confidence.

As a First Time Buyer, you can avail of the following schemes:

    • Help to Buy Scheme which is a Tax Rebate of the last four years tax paid up to a maximum of €30,000.
    • First Home Scheme which is a shared equity scheme allowing support of up to 30% of the purchase price of a property or 20% if being used with the Help to Buy.

  • Proof of ID, Address & PPSN.
  • Proof of Income: Salary Cert, Employment Detail Summaries (EDS – formally P60), and 3 months payslips.
  • Bank Account statements for the most recent 6 months (Current, Savings, Revolut, N26, Credit Cards, Loans)

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