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Trading limited company purchases ex-Local Authority house

A client approached us looking to source buy to let finance. He was a trading limited company with a sole director. The client wanted to purchase an ex-Local Authority 3-bed terraced house to rent out on a standard AST. The client could show us his property portfolio – made up of 5 properties and provided…

Coronavirus: Banks Announced a Relief

Banking trade body announces to give a relief to homeowners who fear falling behind on their mortgage payments because of coronavirus. This relief includes a payment holiday or a bigger overdraft. Banks, building societies and credit card providers understand customers’ worries about the effect that coronavirus could have on their finances. They may face financial…

What is Consumer Buy-To-Let Mortgage?

  Since the introduction of guidance from the mortgage credit directive in 2015 the definition in relation to “what is a Consumer BTL Mortgage?” has been interpreted by a number of lenders in various different ways.   Due to the various lender definitions a customer could be declined a mortgage due to being classed as…

Best buy-to-let remortgage deals

  Virgin Money has made their buy-to-let lending criteria broader and better.It will help landlords to get best buy-to-let remortgage deals for them.   Their policy highlights:   They offer straight balance swaps on buy-to-let remortgage deals with no additional borrowing. They provide these amazing remortgage deals at a lower rental cover ratio of 125%…