Firstly, an agreement in principle, also known as an AIP, is a document given to you by a lender stating that they are willing to lend to you. This is agreed in principle of you providing evidential documents to support your income and affordability for a mortgage in Wolverhampton.
Having an AIP is an essential part the mortgage process. AIPs are used to make an offer on a property and can often help you bargain with the seller and negotiate prices. For example, if two buyers approach a seller and one has an AIP and one doesn’t, 99% of the time, the seller will choose the buyer with the AIP as they have already been agreed in principle and they will move quicker through the mortgage process.
AIPs last between 30-90 days and can be renewed once they expire. To get an agreement in principle, you can speak with a mortgage advisor in Wolverhampton. Our mortgage advisors here would be more than happy to help!