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Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks

Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks
BBC Business Thursday 17 September 2026, 23:00 UTC 1 min read
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The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.
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