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We have introduced a range of products specifically designed for your shared equity and shared ownership clients, with incentives tailored to your clients' specific needs.

  • A range of 2 & 3 year fixed rates especially for your shared equity and shared ownership clients, with a choice of £250 contribution towards legal fees, a refunded valuation (up to £550), or a combination of both
  • Your shared equity clients must provide a 5% personal deposit in addition to any deposit contribution from the builder or housing association.

Example:

Full market valuation - £100,000
Equity share being purchased 75% - £75,000
Client deposit required - £3,750 (5% of £75,000)

More information is available at our affordable housing Q & As.


Benefits for your clients

  • Fixed rates - provides your clients with the security their payments will remain the same, so they can manage their budget more easily.
  • Help with costs - choose from:
    • £250 towards legal fees
    • Refund of valuation (up to £550)
    • £250 towards legal fees & refund of valuation fee
  • Low fees - product fees starting from £499, that can be added to the loan
  • High LTV – we can lend  up to 95% of the equity share for shared equity customers

Commitments

  • All shared equity and shared ownership mortgages will need to be on a repayment basis – assisting your clients in moving to full home ownership more quickly
  • Product fee applies. Please see product information.

Risks

Borrowing is secured against your client's home


Our tracker rate mortgages are linked to Bank of England bank rate (also known as Bank of England repo rate). Details of this rate can be found on the Bank of England website at www.bankofengland.co.uk or in the Financial Times or other leading newspapers.

For independent information on mortgages, visit the FSA website 'money made clear'.

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