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FOR THE USE OF MORTGAGE INTERMEDIARIES & OTHER PROFESSIONALS ONLY

FOR THE USE OF MORTGAGE INTERMEDIARIES & OTHER PROFESSIONALS ONLY

Shared equity mortgages (including Help to Buy Equity Loan)

The maximum LTV we will currently consider lending on shared equity properties is 90% based on the full market value of the property, however the maximum loan within these parameters will be 95% of the value of their equity share.

Please note that if the property is a new build then we will restrict the loan to a maximum of 85% of the full market value of the property. Available against property in England, Wales & in Scotland using the Affordable New Build Scheme Scotland.

LTV Limits:

Scenario

Max LTV

Full market value of property

(Non-new build)

90%

Max percentage of clients’ equity share

90%

New build houses and bungalows

85%

New build flats and maisonettes

85%

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The following rules apply to shared equity properties:

  • Equity loan repayment must be keyed to Mortgage Pro, using a 3% interest rate as a minimum (regardless of whether this is lower at the outset). Where the interest is higher at point of application, the higher percentage must be used.
  • TSB must have first charge. The seller secures their interest by way of a second charge.
  • We will consider lending up to 95% of the value of the share that is being purchased.
  • The maximum equity share a builder or private company can retain is 25%.
  • The customer must provide a minimum deposit of 5% of the full purchase price, by way of personal contribution (excluding any deposit provided by a builder or housing association).
  • The mortgage must be on a repayment basis
  • We do not allow any remortgage applications, where there is any element of debt consolidation.
  • The default term for the equity loan is 25 years however normal criteria applies for the mortgage

Help to Buy Equity Loan

  • Equity loan repayment must be keyed to Mortgage Pro, using a 3% interest rate as a minimum (regardless of whether or not this is lower at the outset). Where the interest is higher at point of application, the higher percentage must be used.
  • Available to all customers purchasing a new build property
  • UK, EEA and citizens who have a right to reside are eligible
  • Part Exchange is not acceptable
  • Property value and purchase price must be the same
  • For mortgage applications completing from 1 April 2021:
        • Help To Buy England and London mortgage applications are restricted to First Time Buyers
        • Maximum value/purchase price is £250,000 in Wales and vary per region in England as per table below.

    Region

    Maximum property
     price

    North East

    £186,100

    North West

    £224,400

    Yorkshire and
     the Humber

    £228,100

    East Midlands

    £261,900

    West Midlands

    £255,600

    East of England

    £407,400

    London

    £600,000

    South East

    £437,600

    South West

    £349,000
        • It’s important that you check your customer’s personal criteria meets the new rules before you proceed with an application. TSB Mortgage Pro will not automatically decline an application until decision in principle stage (DIP).
        • For more information, go to Help to Buy: Equity Loan - Own Your Home - Own Your Home
  • Maximum value/purchase price £600,000 in England, £200,000 in Scotland, £300,000 in Wales (Reduced to £250,000 from 01/04/2021). Help to Buy: Equity Loan - Own Your Home
  • Only available on capital repayment mortgages
  • The customer must provide a minimum deposit of 5% of the purchase price, by way of personal contribution. The Government lend up to 20% of the property value (15% in Scotland, 40% in London) through an equity loan, which can be repaid at any time or on the sale of the home
  • The maximum LTV for product selection is 85% for all new build properties, and is based on the mortgage amount against the total property value.