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Retirement Interest Only Desktop Option 5 Year Discount

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  • Summary Back Copy 2

    A Retirement Interest Only 5 year discount up to 60% LTV for desktop valuation remortgages.

    • Initial Rate, a discount of 3.10% from our SVR for 5 years

      5.69% variable

    • Followed by our Standard Variable Rate (SVR) for the rest of the term

      8.79% variable

    • The overall cost for comparison is

      8.1% APRC

    • Maximum Loan to Value

      60% including fees

    • Application Fee

      None

    • Product Fee - may be added to the loan

      £499

    • Early Repayment Charge

      None

    • Desktop Valuation Fee

      £95

  • Representative Example Back Copy 2

    A mortgage of £150,000 payable over 40 years initially at a discount of 3.10% from our Standard Variable Rate, currently 8.79%, giving a pay rate of 5.69% for 5 years and then on our Standard Variable Rate, currently 8.79%, for the remaining period would require 60 payments of £711.25 and 420 payments of £1,098.75.

    There is a floor of 2.50% on this product which means the rate during the discount period will not go below that rate. The total amount payable would be £655,017 made up of the loan amount plus interest (£504,150), a valuation fee (£95), legal fees (£148), an exit fee (£100), a product fee (£499) and a funds transfer fee (£25).

    The overall cost for comparison is 8.1% APRC representative.

  • Further Information Back Copy 2

    Fees

    Valuation fees and solicitor fees may be payable
    Other charges may be made in respect of mortgage services
    See our fees guide for more details

    Acceptable Credit Criteria

    This product accepts our standard credit criteria click here for details

    Early Repayment Charge (ERC)

    No Early Repayment Charges apply.

    Overpayments

    Overpayments may be made at any time and interest will be recalculated from the day following receipt.
    If an overpayment of £500 or more is made, we'll recalculate the monthly payment the following month.

    Affordability

    You can check affordability through our calculator where we assess on affordability as an alternative to income multiples. Please note we will fully review bank statements and expenditure during the underwriting process. Click here to find out more

    Repayment

    This mortgage is available on interest only with a suitable repayment vehicle. Payments must be made monthly by direct debit. 

    Age Limits

    The minimum age is 55 for all applicants. There is no maximum age. Cases are considered on individual circumstances.

    Loan Size

    Minimum loan size £25,000 
    Maximum loan size £750,000 up to 60% loan to value

    Mortgage Term

    No maximum term applies.

    Portability

    This product is portable, meaning that if the applicant moves home they can take it with them, subject to our lending criteria at the time.

    Desktop Valuation Property Criteria 

    A desktop valuation figure is calculated using information from a variety of resources and databases. This figure is checked and endorsed by our panel of RICS surveyors. Due to the nature of this calculation, the valuation figure cannot be challenged.

     If we are unable to complete a desktop valuation, then a standard valuation will be required. Our usual valuation fee will apply should a standard valuation be required following an unsuccessful desktop valuation attempt and the original desktop valuation fee will not be refunded.

    Please click here to review the Desktop Valuation Form Checklist

    The desktop valuation model will not be suitable for all properties and the exclusions are listed below:

    properties with more than 5 bedrooms,

    property value in excess of £1m

    minimum estimated value below £100,000 outside the M25 and below £150,000 inside the M25

    no online visibility and/or has not transacted within the last 5 years

    properties accessed from a private road

    inconsistent property attributes

    flats or maisonettes

    new build property (constructed in the last 24 months), self builds or properties under construction

    HMO’s (including student lets) or multi-unit freehold blocks

    shared ownership properties; properties being used as a holiday let or ex Local Authority properties

    commercial properties or properties located above or directly adjacent to commercial properties

    properties where the flying freehold is suspected to be greater than 20%

    properties with more than 1 acre of land and/or subject to resale restrictions (age/occupancy)

    Listed properties

    holiday lets

    properties of non-traditional construction

    properties suspected to be in poor condition and/or subject to renovation/refurbishment

    new build, self-build or properties under construction

    properties with less than 85 years unexpired lease term

    properties where the EPC rating is F or G

    Interest

    Interest is calculated daily on the balance outstanding and added to the account the following month.

  • A Retirement Interest Only 5 year discount up to 60% LTV for desktop valuation remortgages.

    • Initial Rate, a discount of 3.10% from our SVR for 5 years

      5.69% variable

    • Followed by our Standard Variable Rate (SVR) for the rest of the term

      8.79% variable

    • The overall cost for comparison is

      8.1% APRC

    • Maximum Loan to Value

      60% including fees

    • Application Fee

      None

    • Product Fee - may be added to the loan

      £499

    • Early Repayment Charge

      None

    • Desktop Valuation Fee

      £95

  • A mortgage of £150,000 payable over 40 years initially at a discount of 3.10% from our Standard Variable Rate, currently 8.79%, giving a pay rate of 5.69% for 5 years and then on our Standard Variable Rate, currently 8.79%, for the remaining period would require 60 payments of £711.25 and 420 payments of £1,098.75.

    There is a floor of 2.50% on this product which means the rate during the discount period will not go below that rate. The total amount payable would be £655,017 made up of the loan amount plus interest (£504,150), a valuation fee (£95), legal fees (£148), an exit fee (£100), a product fee (£499) and a funds transfer fee (£25).

    The overall cost for comparison is 8.1% APRC representative.

  • Fees

    Valuation fees and solicitor fees may be payable
    Other charges may be made in respect of mortgage services
    See our fees guide for more details

    Acceptable Credit Criteria

    This product accepts our standard credit criteria click here for details

    Early Repayment Charge (ERC)

    No Early Repayment Charges apply.

    Overpayments

    Overpayments may be made at any time and interest will be recalculated from the day following receipt.
    If an overpayment of £500 or more is made, we'll recalculate the monthly payment the following month.

    Affordability

    You can check affordability through our calculator where we assess on affordability as an alternative to income multiples. Please note we will fully review bank statements and expenditure during the underwriting process. Click here to find out more

    Repayment

    This mortgage is available on interest only with a suitable repayment vehicle. Payments must be made monthly by direct debit. 

    Age Limits

    The minimum age is 55 for all applicants. There is no maximum age. Cases are considered on individual circumstances.

    Loan Size

    Minimum loan size £25,000 
    Maximum loan size £750,000 up to 60% loan to value

    Mortgage Term

    No maximum term applies.

    Portability

    This product is portable, meaning that if the applicant moves home they can take it with them, subject to our lending criteria at the time.

    Desktop Valuation Property Criteria 

    A desktop valuation figure is calculated using information from a variety of resources and databases. This figure is checked and endorsed by our panel of RICS surveyors. Due to the nature of this calculation, the valuation figure cannot be challenged.

     If we are unable to complete a desktop valuation, then a standard valuation will be required. Our usual valuation fee will apply should a standard valuation be required following an unsuccessful desktop valuation attempt and the original desktop valuation fee will not be refunded.

    Please click here to review the Desktop Valuation Form Checklist

    The desktop valuation model will not be suitable for all properties and the exclusions are listed below:

    properties with more than 5 bedrooms,

    property value in excess of £1m

    minimum estimated value below £100,000 outside the M25 and below £150,000 inside the M25

    no online visibility and/or has not transacted within the last 5 years

    properties accessed from a private road

    inconsistent property attributes

    flats or maisonettes

    new build property (constructed in the last 24 months), self builds or properties under construction

    HMO’s (including student lets) or multi-unit freehold blocks

    shared ownership properties; properties being used as a holiday let or ex Local Authority properties

    commercial properties or properties located above or directly adjacent to commercial properties

    properties where the flying freehold is suspected to be greater than 20%

    properties with more than 1 acre of land and/or subject to resale restrictions (age/occupancy)

    Listed properties

    holiday lets

    properties of non-traditional construction

    properties suspected to be in poor condition and/or subject to renovation/refurbishment

    new build, self-build or properties under construction

    properties with less than 85 years unexpired lease term

    properties where the EPC rating is F or G

    Interest

    Interest is calculated daily on the balance outstanding and added to the account the following month.