chevronBack

Klink Features: The Ultimate Tool for First-Time Buyers

Andy Thomson on 12 March 2025

Klink Features: The Ultimate Tool for First-Time Buyers

Getting on the property ladder can feel overwhelming and confusing, but Klink is here to simplify the journey. Designed to help first-time buyers and renters take control of their financial health, Klink offers a suite of features that make saving, budgeting, and mortgage preparation more manageable. Whether you're working towards your deposit, improving your financial habits, or checking your mortgage readiness, Klink provides the tools to help you get there faster.

Here’s a look at the key features that make Klink the ultimate home ownership companion.

 

Mortgage Readiness: Understand Your Financial Position

Securing a mortgage is more than just having a deposit - it’s about showing lenders that your finances are in order. Klink’s Mortgage Readiness feature gives you a clear, actionable score from very low to very high, based on an in-depth analysis of your banking behaviour. By connecting your bank accounts, Klink evaluates factors like gambling, credit card debt, payday loans, affordability, and overall spending habits.

Unlike traditional credit checks that only assess borrowing history, Klink helps you see potential lender concerns before applying for a mortgage, allowing you to improve weak areas and boost your approval chances.

1st mortgage readiness.jpg

Home Goal: Set and Track Your Home Ownership Timeline

One of the biggest challenges for first-time buyers is knowing when they will be financially ready to buy a home. Klink’s Home Goal feature provides a personalised timeline based on your desired home value, target deposit, current savings, monthly savings contributions, and projected salary increases.

The interactive tool allows you to adjust your savings and salary expectations, instantly seeing how changes affect your home ownership timeline. Whether you want to speed up your journey by saving more each month or reassess your target home price, Home Goal puts you in control.

homegoal 3.jpg

Spending Insights & Spend-O-Meter: Take Charge of Your Finances

Budgeting isn’t just about cutting costs - it’s about understanding where your money goes. Klink’s Spending Insights and Spend-O-Meter break down your expenses, helping you identify areas to save more efficiently.

  • Spending Insights categorises your transactions so you can see exactly where your money is going each month.

  • Spend-O-Meter shows how your spending compares to your savings goals, keeping you accountable and on track.

These tools work alongside Home Goal and Mortgage Readiness, ensuring that every financial decision brings you closer to homeownership.

spending insights.png

Educational Articles & Quizzes: Build Your Financial Knowledge

Understanding mortgages, savings strategies, and homebuying processes is crucial, but financial jargon can be confusing. That’s why Klink provides easy-to-read guides and quizzes to help build your knowledge in a fun and engaging way.

From mortgage insights to budgeting tips, Klink’s library of articles ensures you stay informed. Meanwhile, quizzes cover topics like personal finance, general knowledge, and even guessing home listing prices - making learning about home ownership both interactive and enjoyable.

 

Why Klink?

Klink isn’t just another budgeting app - it’s a complete financial planning tool tailored for first-time buyers. By combining goal setting, mortgage readiness, spending insights, and education, Klink helps you take control of your finances and turn homeownership from a dream into a reality.

Download Klink today and start your journey towards owning your home.

Share:

link

Categories

Recent posts

Tag Cloud

Related Blogs

Left arrow image
Right arrow image

Want to know more about Klink?

Make a date with home ownership by joining our growing community

Shape image
InstagramTiktokTwitter

Get the app

App storeGoogle play
© 2025 Klink. All rights reserved.
Klink footer logo
Klink App Limited is acting as an agent of TrueLayer, who is providing the regulated Account Information Service, and who is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 and the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Firm Reference Number: 901096).
Made with ♡ by Keyzy