Almost three out of five first-time buyers believe that having existing debt will prevent them from obtaining a mortgage, according to new research from Lloyds. The survey of 1,000 prospective buyers found that 58% thought any borrowing would block mortgage approval, while 37% believed a 20% deposit was essential to secure lending.
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