Portability
This product is portable and can be transferred from the existing property to a new property.
Adding fees
If the arrangement fee is added to the loan, it will attract interest increasing the total amount payable over the term of the mortgage.
Eligibility
Property must be in England and Wales with a value of £200,000 or more for purchases or £140,000 for remortgages.
Property may be owned in the borrower’s personal name or through a Limited Company registered in England & Wales, which is an SPV for the purpose of owning a property for rental. A personal guarantee is required.
Applicants must have been a UK resident in the last 3 years and have a minimum income of £30,000 (sterling equivalent) from employment.
Applicants can be resident in any country except:
Applicants must have a UK bank account to make mortgage payments and receive rental income and a UK address for receiving statements and notices (this can be the security address)
Maximum portfolio 9 properties.
Mortgages are subject to underwriting.
Affordability
For basic rate taxpayers and limited companies, the projected rental income must be at least 125% of the mortgage payment at the product rate. This increases to 140% for higher rate taxpayers.