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Residential Second Charge Mortgages
Secured Lending Against a Borrower’s Main Residence With an Existing Mortgage
Our second charge mortgages are designed to provide homeowners with alternative capital raising options without disturbing their existing mortgage arrangements.
With loan sizes up to £1m, these loans can be utilised for a wide range of purposes, from debt consolidation, home improvements, property purchases, supporting the 'Bank of Mum and Dad', and many more.
These products are often used by borrowers who require a secured loan that cannot be served through remortgaging or further advances with their first charge lender.
Loans up to £1,000,000 (subject to LTV restrictions)
LTV's available up to 85% and 97.5% on Core and Extra Range respectively
Maximum loan term up to 40 years
Most legal loan purposes acceptable including Home Improvements, Debt Consolidation, Property Purchases, School Fees and releasing equity to help get family members onto the property ladder
Minimum Age 21 with the loan term ending by age 85
Available to employed, self employed and retired applicants
Criteria
Employed, Retired and Self Employed applicants all acceptable (subject to minimum income requirements)
Self Employed applicants - minimum trading history of 1 year required
Employed applicants - a minimum of 3 months employment. Less considered by referral.
Retired applicants – providing they can meet the minimum income threshold from private pension sources
Maximum 6.5 times gross annual income
Automated expenditure assessment
Child-related benefits accepted for children up to the age of 12 (other benefits by referral)
State Pension accepted
Acceptable Credit History
Minimum 24 months mortgage history - no secured arrears in the last 24 months and account must be up to date
No unsatisfied CCJ's or defaults over £500 in the last 24 months
Unsecured arrears in the last 12 months provided there is not more than 2 months arrears on any item of unsecured credit and is up to date (NB Unsecured credit with balances under £500 not included for plan assessment purposes)
No previous bankruptcies or repossessions.
No payday loan activity in the last 24 months. No IVA/ DMP in the last 72 months.
NB Explanations will be required for any items of credit which have not been conducted satisfactorily
Suitability
Borrowers with a high street mortgage who require further borrowing
Borrowers with good credit profiles whilst still allowing for the occasional payment blip
Borrowers who want to take advantage of some of the lowest second charge rates available
Borrowers who may need greater flexibility in obtaining larger loan sizes, for example, to fund significant home improvement projects or purchase an investment property/holiday home
Borrowers who bought the property in their sole name and want to add their partner/spouse to the second charge loan application
Borrowers who have recently completed a product transfer but now need to raise further finance
Borrowers who do not want to disturb their existing mortgage terms eg benefitting from a low rate mortgage or have an interest only mortgage
Borrowers who would incur early repayment charges by remortgaging
Borrowers where the speed of completion is important to them which may not be achievable via a further advance
Prime Plus
Highlights
Highlights
2, 3 and 5-year Fixed Rates from 7.89%
Interest Only Options available for up to 75% LTV
Up to 85% LTV available
Features
No Credit Scoring
Loans up to £1m (subject to LTV restrictions)
LTV's available up to 85% and 95% on Core and Extra Range respectively
Maximum loan term up to 40 years
Most legal loan purposes acceptable including Home Improvements, Debt Consolidation, Property Purchases, School Fees and releasing equity to help get family members onto the property ladder
Minimum Age 21 with the loan term ending by age 85
Available to employed, self employed and retired applicants
Criteria
Employed, Retired and Self Employed applicants all acceptable (subject to minimum income requirements)
Self Employed applicants - minimum trading history of 1 year required
Employed applicants - a minimum of 3 months employment. Less considered by referral.
Retired applicants – providing they can meet the minimum income threshold from private pension sources
Automated expenditure assessment without LTI restrictions
Child-related benefits accepted for children up to the age of 12 (other benefits by referral)
State Pension accepted
Acceptable Credit History
Minimum 12 months mortgage history – no secured arrears in the last 12 months and account must be up to date
No unsatisfied CCJ's or defaults over £500 in the last 12 months
Unsecured arrears in the last 12 months provided there is not more than 3 months arrears on any item of unsecured credit and is up to date, or being cleared by the mortgage advance (NB Unsecured credit with balances under £500 not included for plan assessment purposes)
No previous Bankruptcies or repossessions
No previous IVA/DMP in the last 36 months
No payday loan activity in the last 12 months
NB Explanations will be required for any items of credit which have not been conducted satisfactorily
Suitability
Borrowers with a high street mortgage who require further borrowing
Borrowers with good credit profiles whilst still allowing for the occasional payment slip
Borrowers who may need greater flexibility in obtaining larger loan sizes, for example, to fund significant home improvement projects or purchase an investment property/holiday home
Borrowers who bought the property in their sole name and want to add their partner/spouse to the second charge loan application
Borrowers who have recently completed a product transfer but now need to raise further finance
Borrowers who do not want to disturb their existing mortgage terms eg benefitting from a low rate mortgage or have an interest only mortgage
Borrowers who would incur early repayment charges by remortgaging
Borrrowers where the speed of completion is important to them which may not be achievable via a further advance
Prime
Highlights
Highlights
2, 3 and 5-year Fixed Rates from 8.49%
Up to 80% LTV available
Features
No Credit Scoring
Loans up to £500k and £750k on Core and Extra Range respectively (subject to LTV restrictions)
LTV's available up to 80% and 95% on Core and Extra Range respectively
Maximum loan term up to 40 years
Most legal loan purposes acceptable including Home Improvements, Debt Consolidation, Property Purchases, School Fees and releasing equity to help get family members onto the property ladder
Minimum Age 21 with the loan term ending by age 85
Available to employed, self-employed and retired applicants
Criteria
Employed, Retired and Self Employed applicants all acceptable (subject to minimum income requirements)
Self Employed applicants - minimum trading history of 1 year required
Employed applicants - a minimum of 3 months employment. Less considered by referral.
Retired applicants - providing they can meet the minimum income threshold from private pension sources
Automated expenditure assessment without LTI restrictions
Child-related benefits accepted for children up to the age of 12 (other benefits by referral)
State Pension accepted
Acceptable Credit History
Minimum 12 months mortgage history – 1 missed payment in the last 12 months on loans secured on the property (providing none in the last 6 months).
Up to 1 unsatisfied CCJ’s or 1 unsatisfied default over £500 in the last 12 months (Individual CCJ's of £10K and over by referral)
Unsecured arrears permitted when it is repaid with the loan proceeds
No previous Bankruptcies or repossessions
No discharged IVA/DMP in the last 24 months. Current IVA/ DMP within 24 months to be repaid with the loan proceeds. Other than debt consolidation, no further capital raising permitted
No payday loan activity in the last 6 months
NB Explanations will be required for any items of credit which have not been conducted satisfactorily
Suitability
Borrowers with less than a perfect credit score or who may have experienced some historical credit issues
Self Employed Borrowers
Borrowers who are unable to obtain a mortgage due to LTI restrictions
Borrowers who may need greater flexibility in obtaining larger loan sizes for example to fund significant home improvements or to purchase an investment property/holiday home
Borrowers who bought the property in their sole name and want to add their partner/spouse to the second charge loan application
Borrowers who have recently completed a product transfer but now need to raise further finance
Borrowers with an interest only mortgage who do not wish to disturb their existing arrangements
Borrowers who are benefitting from a preferential mortgage terms on their first charge
Borrowers who would incur early repayment charges by remortgaging
Borrowers where speed of completion is important to them which might not be achievable via a further advance
Near Prime
Highlights
Highlights
2, 3 and 5-year Fixed Rates from 9.49%
Up to 85% LTV available
Features
No Credit Scoring
Loans up to £500k (subject to LTV restrictions)
LTV'S available up to 85%
Maximum loan term up to 40 years
Most legal loan purposes acceptable including Repayment of IVA/DMP plans, home Improvements and debt consolidation
Minimum Age 21 with the loan term ending by age 85
Available to employed, self-employed and retired applicants
Criteria
Minimum Income of £15,000 derived from main employment, self employment or private pension income
Self employed applicants with a minimum 1 year trading history acceptable
Employed applicants - a minimum of 3 months employment. Less considered by referral.
Retired applicants with a minimum income of £15,000 derived from private pension income acceptable
Automated expenditure assessment without LTI restrictions
Child related benefits accepted for children up to the age of 12 (other benefits by referral)
State Pension accepted
Acceptable Credit History
Minimum 12 months mortgage history – 2 missed payments in the last 12 months on loans secured on the property (providing none in the last 3 months).
Up to 2 unsatisfied CCJ’s or 2 unsatisfied default over £500 in the last 12 months (Individual CCJ's of £10K and over by referral)
Unsecured arrears permitted when it is repaid with the loan proceeds
No previous repossessions
Bankruptcies permitted when it is discharged 3 years ago
No discharged IVA/DMP in the last 12 months
Current DMP or IVA plans which have been conducted satisfactorily and are being repaid from the loan proceeds can be considered providing this is accompanied by a satisfactory explanation. Other than debt consolidation, no further capital raising permitted
No payday loan activity in the last 3 months
NB Explanations will be required for any items of credit which have not been conducted satisfactorily
Suitability
Borrowers whose credit rating has been adversely impacted by a life event
Borrowers who may have a current or previous IVA or DMP
Self Employed Borrowers
Borrowers who are unable to obtain a mortgage due to LTI restrictions
Borrowers who bought the property in their sole name and want to add their partner/spouse to the second charge loan application
Borrowers who have recently completed a product transfer but now need to raise further finance
Borrowers with an interest only mortgage who do not wish to disturb their existing arrangements
Borrowers who are benefitting from a preferential mortgage terms on their first charge
Borrowers who would incur early repayment charges by remortgaging
Borrowers where speed of completion is important to them which might not be achievable via a further advance
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