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A mortgage deposit is the upfront payment you make towards the purchase price of a property, with the remainder covered by a mortgage loan.
Most lenders require at least 5-10% of the property value, though larger deposits (e.g., 20%) can secure better interest rates.
LTV is the ratio of your mortgage loan to the property value, expressed as a percentage. A lower LTV often means better mortgage rates.
Yes, some lenders offer 95% LTV mortgages (5% deposit), but rates may be higher. Check schemes like the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme, available until June 2025.