Buying your first home
Getting your first mortgage is now even quicker. With the first ever paperless mortgage application, you can send us all your documents online whether you apply online, by phone or in branch.
How much could I borrow?
NatWest mortgages are available for over 18s
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up
repayments on your mortgage
Get started with our first time buyer mortgage calculators
Compare rates and monthly repayments
See our first time buyer mortgage rates, including 5% deposit and cashback mortgages, and compare monthly repayments and deals.
Find out how much you could borrow
If you have your eye on a property, an Agreement in Principle puts you in an ideal place to begin searching for your first home with confidence.
✔ Easily compare mortgage rates and deals
✔ Get an indication of the monthly repayment
✔ A personalised indication of how much you could borrow
✔ No impact on your credit file
First time buyer offers and schemes
95% Mortgages
You could borrow up to 95% of the value of the property you wish to purchase, with a deposit of at least 5% but less than 10%.
The property you’re purchasing should be worth less than £600,000 and not a new build property.
Cashback Mortgages
Choose any 'cashback' mortgage deal, apply with us and we’ll pay £250 cashback to your solicitor on the day you drawdown your mortgage.
The offer is only available on selected mortgages marked with ‘cashback’ and can be changed or withdrawn at any point. Early repayment charges may apply. Max LTV 90%.
Help to Buy: ISA
A helping hand towards your first home.
With the Help to Buy: ISA, when you purchase your first home the UK Government will pay you a bonus of 25% of your closing savings balance, so you could get up to £3,000 towards your first home. Conditions apply. Available to first time buyers aged 16 or over and UK resident.
How to apply
In branch
Meet with a qualified mortgage adviser at your local branch and get advice on which mortgage is best for you.
You’ll need to make an appointment in advance by giving us a call or popping in to branch.
Your appointment will take around 2 hours.
By phone
Talk with a member of our mortgage team over the telephone.
We’ll talk you through the process and arrange a phone appointment with a qualified mortgage adviser.
Your appointment will take around 2 hours.
Online
Apply online if you are comfortable in choosing a mortgage without advice from us.
You won’t benefit from the protection provided by our advised service.
You cannot apply for a shared equity, interest only or 95% mortgage online. If you have tied accommodation or work for the armed forces, please call us or visit your local branch.