WEBVTT 1 00:00:02.920 --> 00:00:03.520 Let's talk 2 00:00:03.520 --> 00:00:04.520 agreements in principle 3 00:00:04.520 --> 00:00:05.280 in 20. 4 00:00:05.280 --> 00:00:06.480 Agreements in principle are 5 00:00:06.480 --> 00:00:07.880 something you've probably heard of. 6 00:00:07.880 --> 00:00:08.840 They’re the first step 7 00:00:08.840 --> 00:00:09.960 in the mortgage process, 8 00:00:09.960 --> 00:00:11.080 And give you an indication 9 00:00:11.080 --> 00:00:12.680 on how much a bank would be prepared 10 00:00:12.680 --> 00:00:13.320 to lend you. 11 00:00:13.320 --> 00:00:14.480 Based on your income, 12 00:00:14.480 --> 00:00:15.760 spending and debt. 13 00:00:15.760 --> 00:00:17.240 They come with no guarantees, 14 00:00:17.240 --> 00:00:18.960 but they won't affect your credit score, 15 00:00:18.960 --> 00:00:20.000 and they can also help 16 00:00:20.000 --> 00:00:22.080 sellers take your offer more seriously.