Out of interest, how long did everyones Mortgage applications take to come through with their lenders? Mine has been circa 5 weeks, I've been assured thats its getting pushed through but can't help thinking there maybe an issue? The valuation survey is yet to be done - lender is Natwest and I'm a first time buyer.
Woolwich, arranged for surveyor within a day (this suggests they are willing to lend subject to property condition), moved to offer stage a day after the valuation survey. Then took about a week to get the paperwork out.
It'll vary from company to company and depend on how busy they are. there is no industry standard process and it's pretty much all done by hand and not automated.
@mands congratulations!
Out of interest, how long did everyones Mortgage applications take to come through with their lenders? Mine has been circa 5 weeks, I've been assured thats its getting pushed through but can't help thinking there maybe an issue? The valuation survey is yet to be done - lender is Natwest and I'm a first time buyer.