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Case Profile
We were recently asked by a couple to investigate the mortgage options available to help buy their first home. The couple – both foreign passport holders but with permanent rights to reside in the UK – had their heart set on a house in south west London valued at £850,000. They required an 85% loan-to-value mortgage to complete the purchase. This is quite a high level of borrowing at that price level, which the majority of lenders would not be comfortable with.
Another layer of complexity came in the form of the husband’s income structure. As is often the case for people in the banking industry, a high base salary was accompanied by even greater bonus income. Not all lenders will accept this form of earnings, while some will cap the level of bonus income allowable in their affordability calculation.
Solution
Whilst the client was not hopeful we could find attractive terms – we were able to draw on our considerable lender knowledge and found a bank who could accept the client’s income structure and factor his increasing bonus income into their affordability calculation.
In addition to this, the bank was able to take a view around expected future income levels that allowed for the full loan required.
To the client’s surprise – and delight – the recommended product was at a phenomenal rate over a full 35-year term, allowing the happy couple to move into their dream home in no time at all.
Deal Highlights
| Loan amount: | £722,500 |
| Rate: | 1.53% - Fixed for 2 years |
| Loan to Value: | 85% |
| APR: | 3.70% APRC representitive variable |
| Term: | 35 years |
| Type: | Capital repayment |
| Loan purpose: | Purchase |
| Lender’s arrangement fee: | £999.00 |
| Early repayment charges: | 3% of the loan amount if repaid within 2 years |
Notes
This case study is for information and illustration purposes only. It is not an offer, or suggestion of an offer. Each mortgage case is assessed on an individual basis and there is no guarantee that the solution described here can be repeated in the future.
Please note that this specific deal may not be available to – or suitable for – all customers, dependent on their individual circumstances. The rate quoted may become out of date at short notice and may not be available at the point at which customers enquire about it. This document may not contain all the information needed for customers to make a decision and they should seek advice.
Overall cost for comparison 3.70%APR representative variable based on 26 payments at a fixed rate of 1.53%, followed by 394 payments at a variable rate currently 3.99% and lender’s arrangement fees of £999.00. The actual rate available will depend on your circumstances. Ask for a personalised illustration.
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