HSBC Buy to Let Mortgages

HSBC Buy to Let Mortgages

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NatWest Buy to Let Mortgage – 2 Year 60% LTV

NatWest – Buy to Let 2 Year Fixed Deal

  • Initial Rate – 1.39%
  • 60% Loan To Value (LTV)
  • 2 Year Fixed
Overall cost for comparison 4.50% APRC

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There are no tables for this criteria

There are no tables for this criteria

There are no tables for this criteria

There are no tables for this criteria

There are no tables for this criteria

There are no tables for this criteria

There are no tables for this criteria

To be able to borrow on a buy to let mortgage basis from HSBC, you must meet certain eligibility criteria:

  • HSBC buy to let mortgages are only available to individuals who are already HSBC Premier customers
  • The property has to be situated in the UK
  • £25,000 is the minimum loan amount
  • £500,000 is the maximum loan amount
  • 75% is the maximum loan to value ratio available
  • A professional valuation is required prior to agreeing to a buy to let mortgage
  • All properties with HSBC mortgages must be under the Assured Short hold Tenancies (ASTs) or Company Lets
  • The maximum mortgage plan is 15 years for plans of interest only and for capital investment the maximum is 25 years
  • You must have owned and lived in your existing property for at least 6 months

To check the affordability of a Buy to let mortgage the rental income of the property will be assessed. The rent has be 125% or more of the mortgage payment, using an interest rate that takes into account the possibility of future interest rate rises.

Before you take out a buy to let mortgage

Buy to let mortgages like most financial products, such as credit cards or current accounts, can vary greatly between lenders and plans. For this reason it is wise to research all of the different options before you lock yourself into a plan. After all once you do commit to one you are most likely going to need to make repayments for a number of years. You can use the tables above to see some of the latest deals from various different providers.

When comparing different mortgages remember to factor in any arrangement fees and other costs, if the mortgage with the lowest APR has high set up fees it could actually cost you more than some other plans available.

Consider what sort of repayments you would like to make on your buy to let mortgage.

Different types of mortgage payments

  • Fixed Rate – With a Fixed Rate mortgage your interest payments are the same throughout the course of the deal, so you know how much you will be paying for the whole introductory period. After this you will usually be put onto the lenders Standard Variable Rate (SVR)
  • Tracker – Tracker mortgages are linked to the Bank of England’s base interest rate.  This means that if the Bank of England either raises or lowers its base rate the interest you pay on your mortgage will also change to reflect this.
Buying a property can be an expensive exercise and it is important that you are aware of all the costs that come into play when buying your home.

The costs relating to your mortgage will be set out clearly by the lender in what is known as the “Keyfacts” document provided to you.

These costs may include:

  • Arrangement Fee – Charged by the lender to cover the administration costs of processing your mortgage. This will vary from deal to deal. You normally have the option of adding this fee to your mortgage but this will increase your cost of borrowing over the mortgage term.
  • Mortgage broker Fee – If you have used a mortgage broker to help arrange your mortgage for you then a fee may be charged which will be outlined in your keyfacts document.
  • Mortgage Account Fee – Applied by the lender at outset when you first take out your mortgage to cover the set up and termination costs of your mortgage.
  • Valuation Fee – Charged by the lender to value your property in assessing the value for mortgage purposes.
  • Re-inspection fees – If a lender has required you to make agreed repairs to the property a re-inspection may be required
  • Higher lending charge – If you are borrowing a high loan to value the lender may decide they wish to insure the possibility that you may need to sell your home and this results in a loss.
  • Early redemption charges – If you pay off part or all of your mortgage earlier than expected the lender may charge you a fee – this will be covered in your keyfacts document.
  • Mortgage exit fee – Paid to your lender when you repay your mortgage.
  • Insurance costs – as part of your mortgage you may be encouraged to take out insurance either by a broker or the lender to cover buildings insurance and other optional insurance such as mortgage life insurance.

  1. If you are unsure of your mortgage options seek mortgage advice from a FCA regulated independent mortgage broker
  2. Maximise the deposit you can put down on your property to benefit from the most competitive Mortgage interest deals.
  3. Read the Lender Mortgage key facts document carefully to understand the costs being applied by the lender.
  4. Ensure that you are comfortable that mortgage repayments (whether repayment or interest only) fall within your budget.
  5. Remember that mortgage discounts are temporary and borrowing rates may go up when the discount period ends.
  6. If you are remortgaging ask your current lender what deal they can offer you as well as shopping around.
  7. If you lender’s valuation of your property is too low ask them to reconsider and provide supporting evidence from the sale price of other properties in your area.
  8. For interest only mortgages ensure that you plan carefully how to pay off your mortgage and check at regular intervals that your repayment strategy is on track.
  9. At the time of writing interest rates are at record lows. While borrowing is cheap now this situation may change so factor in a rise in interest rates into your budgeting calculations.
  10. Consider mortgage unemployment insurance in the event that you lose your job. This may provide useful breathing space in covering mortgage repayments while you look for a new job.

It is very important that when considering a mortgage you work out how much you can afford.

While there is a greater onus on mortgage lenders to lend responsibly you will also need to consider what level of borrowing is appropriate for your circumstances.

In simple terms lenders will base how much you can borrow on a multiple of your income (joint income for couples). However there are a number of factors that will determine what you can borrow from a mortgage company.

Mortgage lenders are required to apply strict rules to what they can lend to you based on your personal circumstances. In assessing affordability lenders will not only look at your income but also your outgoings e.g. monthly household bills. Lenders will look at your bank statements typically over the last 3 months to determine whether you can afford the mortgage you are looking for.

Many mortgage deals have initial periods where preferential terms are offered and borrowing costs are lower than normal – when this discounted period ends make sure you can afford any reasonable increase that may kick in. In assessing affordability lenders will take into account your income and outgoings and your current employment history. In calculating disposable income your total income will be taken into account less other debts you may have and living expenses.

The lender considering your mortgage application will have their own method of assessing affordability but it makes sense to do your own budgeting calculations to ensure the monthly repayment requirement is well within your budget.

In calculating how much you can borrow the lender will apply a maximum amount you can borrow called the loan to value of the property (LTV). E.g. If you are a first time buyer the lender may stipulate a LTV of 95% which means they are prepared to lend up to 95% of the value of the property (this will be assessed by the mortgage company’s own appointed surveyor). In this scenario the first time buyer would be required to put down at least 5% deposit towards the property purchase. The mortgage rate deals offered by a lender will be affected by the level of deposit that can be put down.

Generally speaking the higher the deposit that can be put down the better the mortgage rate can be achieved.

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YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE