No deposit mortgage: Building Society launches new mortgage and we find out what Manchester people think

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A building society has launched a new mortgage to help people get onto the property ladder without a deposit.

Skipton Building society has created a 100 percent mortgage for first-time buyers who are currently renting and pass the lender's affordability criteria.

Buyers will be able to borrow up to 4.49 times their income up to a maximum total of £600,000, according to This is Money.

This news may help young people get onto the property ladder without having to save tens of thousands of pounds over many years to place a deposit.

We spoke to local people to find out their thoughts on this new mortgage.