What is a Mortgage Agreement in Principle?
A Mortgage Agreement in Principle (AIP) is a statement from a lender saying that they’ll lend a certain amount to you before you’ve finalised the purchase of your home. An AIP shows sellers that you can afford the property you want to buy and helps them make the decision to accept your offer. It is also particularly helpful to property sellers if they are deciding between more than one offer and it can tip the scales in your favour if you are the buyer who has the AIP.