Deposit Unlock: you could buy with just a 5% deposit

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What is Deposit Unlock?

Deposit Unlock is devised in collaboration with lenders and the housebuilding industry.

The scheme enables first time buyers and existing homeowners to purchase a new-build home with a 5% deposit*, and is exclusively available on selected new-build homes.

It provides customers with competitively priced mortgage products up to £750,000 and makes buying a new home more affordable.

Find out more about the benefits and how to apply below.

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What are the benefits?

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  • You can buy a new home with a 95% mortgage.
  • The scheme allows customers to access a low deposit mortgage at competitive interest rates.

How do I apply?

  • Search for a new home near you below and contact us today.
  • We will then put you in touch with a specialist New Homes Mortgage Adviser who can help you arrange your mortgage using Deposit Unlock.

For more information on how the scheme works visit the Deposit Unlock website.

*Click here for the full terms and conditions

Deposit Unlock FAQs

  • The Deposit Unlock scheme enables first time buyers and existing homeowners the chance to buy a new home with just a 5% deposit. It provides customers with competitively priced mortgage products up to £750,000 and means you can become a homeowner with just a 95% mortgage.
  • Deposit Unlock is open to first-time buyers and existing homeowners in England, Wales and Scotland.
    • Applying for this 5% deposit scheme is easy. Here's what you need to do:
    • Find your Barratt home among our wide range of brand-new homes
    • Get in touch with one of our Sales Advisers
    • They’ll put you in contact with a New Homes Mortgage Adviser
    • They'll help you arrange your mortgage using Deposit Unlock
  • The 5% deposit home scheme is available on selected new-build Barratt homes with a maximum of £750,000 required from mortgage products.
  • No. This is because the property purchased through Deposit Unlock must be the only mortgaged property.
  • Deposit Unlock was launched in November 2021 and is still available on homes today.
  • Deposit Unlock can't be used in conjunction with any other schemes. So, if you're already using another Barratt Homes offer or incentive, you won't be able to apply for this 5% deposit scheme as well.

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