First-time home buyers 

Helping you find the best way to own your first home.

Buying a home is the single biggest purchase most people will ever make, so it’s important to get it right.

Our range of mortgages include products specifically designed to help first time buyers, including Shared Ownership mortgages.

Our 5% deposit mortgages are available on Shared Ownership mortgages only, these are not part of the Government’s mortgage guarantee scheme.

The team at Newbury Building Society have been incredibly efficient and helpful at every step from my perspective. As a first time buyer, I expected this process to be daunting and take a long time but the attention to detail and care I have been provided has left me with little worries beyond determining how to furnish my new home. Thank you very much for making this painless and incredibly clear to understand each stage.

Smart Money People review, July 2024

Why choose us?

  • We have products with a minimum 5% deposit on Shared Ownership mortgages 

  • We accept gifted deposits for first time buyers

  • We guarantee that you will always be able to speak to a person, not a computer, in a free, no obligation meeting to discuss your needs

  • We can arrange a telephone or video appointment to suit you

  • We will consider your previous and current circumstances   

Make an appointment with a qualified mortgage adviser

For further information on mortgage appointments see our making a mortgage appointment page for further details. 

Appointments can be made during branch operating hours including Saturday mornings with our qualified mortgage advisers and can be undertaken by telephone, videocall or in one of our branches. 

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Appointments are available by video call, phone and in branch.

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Tell a Friend about our mortgages

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First time buyers guide

This guide takes you through the process of buying your first home, including saving for your deposit and applying for a mortgage.

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Mortgage glossary

Our mortgage glossary offers clear definitions of the language used in the mortgage process, explaining key words and phrases.

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How much can I borrow?

Get a good idea of how much we may be able to lend you in a few minutes. You'll need to know your regular income and expenditures. 

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Mortgage schemes

Helping you to own your home. Find out more about Government schemes like Shared Ownership and the First Homes Scheme.

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First time buyer mortgages

Product Initial rate APRC Mortgage fees Max LTV Features
3 year discount 75% LTV 4.64%discounted 6.0% £0 Purchase £0 Remortgage 75%
3 year discount 85% LTV 5.54%discounted 6.4% £850 Purchase £850 Remortgage 85%
3 year discount 90% LTV 5.74%discounted 6.5% £850 Purchase £850 Remortgage 90%
Existing Borrower Shared Ownership fixed rate until 29 October 2027 85% LTV 4.99%fixed 6.5% £0 Purchase N/A Remortgage 85%
Existing Borrower Shared Ownership fixed rate until 29 October 2027 95% LTV 5.29%fixed 6.6% £0 Purchase N/A Remortgage 95%
Existing Borrower Transfer Help to Buy fixed rate until 29 October 2027 75% LTV 4.54%fixed 5.9% £0 Purchase N/A Remortgage 75%
First Homes 3 year discount 65% LTV 4.64%discounted 6.0% £0 Purchase £0 Remortgage 65%
First Homes Fixed rate until 29 October 2027 65% LTV 4.64%fixed 6.0% £850 Purchase £850 Remortgage 65%
Fixed rate until 29 August 2027 85% LTV 5.29%fixed 6.3% £850 Purchase £850 Remortgage 85%
Fixed rate until 29 August 2027 90% LTV 5.49%fixed 6.4% £850 Purchase £850 Remortgage 90%
Fixed rate until 29 October 2027 75% LTV 4.64%fixed 6.0% £850 Purchase £850 Remortgage 75%
Fixed rate until 29 October 2029 75% LTV 4.39%fixed 5.4% £850 Purchase £850 Remortgage 75%
Help to Buy 3 year discount 75% LTV 4.64%discounted 6.0% £0 Remortgage N/A Purchase 75%
Help to Buy fixed rate until 29 October 2027 75% LTV 4.64%fixed 6.0% £850 Remortgage N/A Purchase 75%
Made to measure 3 year discount 75% LTV 5.24%discounted 6.3% £850 Purchase £850 Remortgage 75%
Made to measure fixed rate until 29 October 2027 75% LTV 4.99%fixed 6.1% £850 Purchase £850 Remortgage 75%
Shared Ownership 3 year discount 95% LTV 5.19%discounted 6.6% £0 Purchase £0 Remortgage 95%
Shared Ownership fixed rate until 29 December 2026 85% LTV 5.09%fixed 6.7% £0 Purchase £0 Remortgage 85%
Shared Ownership fixed rate until 29 December 2026 95% LTV 5.39%fixed 6.7% £0 Purchase £0 Remortgage 95%
Shared Ownership fixed rate until 29 October 2027 85% LTV 5.09%fixed 6.6% £0 Purchase £0 Remortgage 85%
Shared Ownership fixed rate until 29 October 2027 95% LTV 5.39%fixed 6.6% £0 Purchase £0 Remortgage 95%
Shared Ownership fixed rate until 29 October 2029 95% LTV 5.19%fixed 6.4% £0 Purchase £0 Remortgage 95%

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