Becky took out a 100 per cent mortgage 20 years in the past (Image: BeckyStevenson)

A house owner who opted for the one hundred pc mortgage regardless that she had saved up 10 % for the deposit, has issued a warning in regards to the deposit-free choice.

Becky Stevenson has urged others to contemplate the dangers of a one hundred pc mortgage since her deal left her with nothing in the long run.

At 21, she was excited to maneuver out of her father or mother’s dwelling and into her dream dwelling together with her companion.

Whilst working full time, she was in a position to save some cash in the direction of her dream in addition to pay £100 a month hire in her father or mother’s home.

She had saved £10,000 when she discovered the proper dwelling in Sheffield for £72,000 in 2003, nevertheless, she was shocked when her mortgage advisor advised her and her companion that they need to pay no deposit and go for a one hundred pc mortgage.

She discovered her dream first property in Sheffield for simply £72,000 in 2003 (Image: BeckyStevenson)

As a first-time purchaser, Becky was naive and agreed to the one hundred pc deposit with out doing her personal analysis.

She is now warning different owners in regards to the dangers related to one hundred pc mortgages as she thinks “it’s a terrible idea”.

This comes after the news that Skipton Building Society has just lately launched their very own deposit-free mortgages to assist first-time patrons get onto the property ladder.‌

Renters struggling to save lots of for a deposit can now get a one hundred pc mortgage from Skipton Building Society. It's the primary no-deposit deal – that does not require a guarantor's backing – to launch within the UK since 2008.

Ms Stevenson advised The Sun: "We clearly said, 'We have these savings' and they were like, 'Oh did you know…' kinda selling it as this amazing thing.

The couple spent their 10% deposit on a holiday to Mexico and bought new furniture (Image: BeckyStevenson)

"We did not find out about all of the impacts of that - not getting the very best charges, excessive month-to-month funds.

"They did take advantage of our naivety, which is really sad... it was absolutely terrible.

"That's what I concern for first-time patrons now. Somehow they may be bought this dream and if it is the distinction between getting on the property ladder than paying hire, then nice. I simply need folks to concentrate on what it'd imply for them."

With no deposit, her monthly repayments were extortionate for the value of the property they had.

She and her partner were paying £600 a month because of the interest rate which was a big jump from the £100 they paid at her parent’s house.

She continued: "It was a big sum of money per 30 days for the house we had. If we had a deposit, it could have been considerably much less. But they mentioned we each had good jobs and will afford it, so it was bought to us that approach.

"There was no independent advice. It was just you can afford it and, 'Look you have this money to use.'"

The pair as a substitute used their deposit cash on furnishings for the home, in addition to a visit to Mexico.

As the years went on, they realised what a mistake that they had made. They mentioned they had been upsold different merchandise on the property company and signed up for his or her mortgage safety and residential insurance coverage.

The paperwork they signed acknowledged they'd be fined in the event that they moved merchandise inside three years.

Becky was paying £600 every month for her mortgage (Image: GETTY)

Her now ex-partner was off work sick for 2 years after being concerned in a severe bike accident, which noticed Becky take management of the funds and must pay the payments.

They ultimately remortgaged to have some work finished on the home however by the point they got here to promote it eight years later in 2011, they had been left with nearly nothing to indicate for it.

Ms Stevenson, who's a enterprise enchancment marketing consultant together with her personal enterprise mentioned: "When we came to sell, we would have been much better off if we had a deal.

"There wasn't actually something in it. It coated the solicitor charges after which there was nothing left, we did not make a revenue.”

She continued: “I hope this can be a constructive factor to get folks out of the renting entice, however I would not need anybody to be taking this on and getting themselves in a worse place.

“Please get actually strong, impartial recommendation and actually perceive what which means for you and your scenario as a result of everybody's monetary scenario and life is totally different.

“Also in case you are a enterprise proprietor and struggling to get a mortgage in order for you two or three years' of books, it might be a terrific factor however undoubtedly evaluate and distinction in opposition to different provides.

"Don't be afraid to ask questions - it's a specialist subject and sometimes we're made to feel like we should know all about it."

Charlotte Harrison, chief government of dwelling financing at Skipton, mentioned: "We need to tackle the UK's housing affordability crisis to enable more people, especially renters who are trapped in renting cycles, to buy their first home.

"People trapped in renting is without doubt one of the UK's largest housing challenges, having an enormous affect on the material of our society. With escalating rents and the cost-of-living squeeze additional impacting folks's potential to save lots of for a home deposit, it is making it nearly not possible for folks get on to the property ladder."