What is a Decision in Principle?

Before a full mortgage application, you'll need to get a Decision in Principle (DIP).

This is a quick assessment where we ask for some details about your income and your outgoings. We’ll be able to tell you if we can lend to you, and how much you could borrow. 
It takes as little as 10 minutes
It won’t affect your credit rating 
It lasts for 30 days. 

Important information

You need to:
Be 18 or over
Be a UK resident and either a UK citizen or hold a European passport
Use the mortgage for the property you’re going to live in
Have all your income paid in sterling (£)
Not use any of your mortgage for debt consolidation.
We'll ask you for:
Your income
Regular outgoings
Address history for the last three years.
Before you apply, it’s a good idea to check you’re on the electoral register and read our lending criteria. 

Get a Decision in Principle

Apply over the phone if:
Your deposit is less than 10%
You want to apply for an interest only mortgage
You’ll still be paying your mortgage after you’ve retired.

Apply online

Instant decision
Valid for 30 days
Doesn't affect your credit score.
If you’re happy to continue without any advice, you can apply online.

Apply over the phone

Talk to our mortgage specialists.
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
9am to 1pm Saturday
Calls to 03 numbers are charged at the same rate as 01 or 02 numbers from all phones.

If your Decision in Principle expires

How to get another DIP
1
Log in to retrieve your expired DIP
2
Check your details are still correct
3
Resubmit the form to get an updated Decision in Principle.

Mortgage calculators

Borrowing calculator
Get an idea of how much you could borrow for a mortgage.
Repayment calculator
Get an estimate of what your payments could be each month.