Bankernas förhållningssätt till förstagångsköpare : Hur bankerna ser på lån till förstagångsköpare inom bostadsmarknaden

Sammanfattning: This study aims to examine banks’ approaches in regards to granting mortgage loans to first-time buyers. Furthermore, first-time buyers’ perceptions and experiences throughout the process of getting approved for a mortgage will be studied. The study approaches the issue that refers to a theoretical framework of behavioral economics and discrimination theories. This study is conducted through a total of nine semi structured interviews. It is conducted with a qualitative method and a deductive approach. Furthermore, the study includes five first-time buyers' experiences and four banks’ guidelines when it comes to the process of approving loans to first-time buyers in south-west Sweden.     To answer the aim of the study, banks’ requirements and criterias, and first-time buyers perception has been studied. It has been made clear from previous studies that young people are being denied mortgage loans in more than half of the larger cities in Sweden. To study this conclusion, the approach of mortgage loans to first-time buyers has been researched. The results of the study showed that the banks’ approach and requirements differ from what first-time buyers perceive and the reality of  how the banks work. It has also been made clear that the respondents feel unfairly treated due to the majority of them being denied and not receiving an explanation.    During the execution of this study, it was explained by a mortgage loan officer that there is a confidentiality agreement within the bank sector. All answers have therefore not been fairly answered. Furthermore, the results showed that the fact that first-time buyers are being denied mortgages is evident. This study is of use for both younger people and banks, as well as anyone who is entering the housing market for the first-time.