Buying a home/remortgaging from another lender
If you are buying a new home or looking to remortgage to Nationwide from your current lender, you can get a Decision in Principle and complete a full application online (see full details below). If you would prefer to talk to someone, call us or visit your local branch.
- Online Applications: or Continue application
- By phone: Call 0800 111 44 10, Mon - Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm
- In branch:
Please note that mortgages marked 'Branch or Phone only' in the rates section are not available online.
Online applications:
First time buyers, new/existing customers moving home and remortgage customers:
Apply for your mortgage online in less than 30 minutes and get an instant decision in principle
Select product
View our mortgage rates and choose your mortgage, then start the application process. You can use our calculators to help you get an idea of how much we could lend you, then compare payments with our payment calculator.
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Check Key Facts and full illustration
You will need to read our Key Facts document, and we will create a full illustration based on the mortgage that you wish to apply for. These documents will form the basis of your full offer should you proceed, so please read them carefully.
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Enter your income and outgoing details
This is so that we can confirm what you can afford, and what we will be prepared to lend you.
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Receive decision in principle
We will let you know immediately whether we will be prepared to offer you the mortgage and amount you require, or whether we will need to refer it to our applications team. You can use your decision in principle when making an offer on a property, as estate agents can take this as proof of affordability. Once you have your decision in principle you can continue with the full application online.
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Complete application
You will need to post us relevant documentation in order to complete your application. We will let you know what you need to send as part of your application. You will also need to provide details of the property that the mortgage is for. Once we have these details, we will make you the full offer.
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You will need
- Your employment details e.g. employer's name and address
- Details of your income and your outgoings
- Your payment card details to pay any fees and secure your product
- Your solicitor details. Would you like to appoint our fixed fee solicitor?
If you are buying a property you will also need:
- Details of the property you are purchasing
- Details of your estate agent
You can save your application at any point, and complete it later.
To continue an application:
If you would like to access an application you’ve already started, you will need to sign on to the Internet Bank using either your normal sign-on details, or, if you registered as part of your mortgage application, use the T-number and memorable details (no need to enter the 3 pass number digits). You will find your application in the ‘Apply Online’ section.
Forgotten your details? If you’ve forgotten your customer number or T-number, call us on
08457 30 20 10. If you are an internet banker and have forgotten your password or memorable data then you will need to either re-register (3-4 days) or call us on 0800 111 44 10 and we will be happy to complete a mortgage application for you over the phone.
Track your application:
Stay up to date with your application, however you choose to apply. You can receive updates by text or email, and we will contact you as each step of your application is completed so that you always know the status of your mortgage application.
Switching your Nationwide mortgage as the current deal is ending
If you already have a Nationwide mortgage and:
- Have reached (or are within 3 months of) the end of your deal
OR
- Are on the Standard Mortgage Rate (SMR) or Base Mortgage Rate (BMR)
you can switch your mortgage online in a matter of minutes. If you would prefer to talk to someone first, call us or visit your local branch.
- Online Applications: Switch online
- By phone: Call 08457 30 20 10, Mon - Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm
- In branch:
Online applications: What you will need
You will need:
- Your mortgage account number
- The sort code of the account you use to pay your current mortgage
Switch online
Switching from the Nationwide Standard (SMR) or Base Mortgage Rate (BMR)
If you already have a Nationwide mortgage and:
- Have reached (or are within 3 months of) the end of your deal
OR
- Are on the Standard Mortgage Rate (SMR) or Base Mortgage Rate (BMR)
you may be able to switch your mortgage in a matter of minutes using our Online Mortgage Switcher (eligibility criteria apply). If you would prefer to talk to someone, call us or visit your local branch.
- Online Applications: Switch online
- By phone: Call 08457 30 20 10, Mon - Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm
- In branch:
Online applications: What you will need
You will need:
- Your mortgage account number
- The sort code of the account you use to pay your current mortgage
Switch online
Switching your Nationwide tracker mortgage mid deal (Switch and Fix)
If you are looking to switch your existing Nationwide tracker mortgage mid deal, you will need to visit us in branch.
- By phone Call 08457 30 20 10, Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat: 9am-5pm
- In branch:
Please note: you can only switch mid deal if you are currently on a tracker rate and choose to switch to a fixed rate from our Switch and Fix range.
Other types of application
If the purpose of your application is not listed in the drop down menu above, you will need to call us or visit us in branch.
Please note: for shared ownership applications you will need to visit us in branch.
- By phone: Call 0800 111 44 10, Mon - Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm
- In branch: