FAQs
Our maximum Loan-to-Value is 80%. We will work with you to determine a LTV that is appropriate for your circumstances.
We can consider mortgages secured against some flats but there are circumstances when this may not be possible. Examples of these may be high-rise flats or those situated over shops, restaurants or offices. As flats are most often sold as leasehold the remaining term on the leasehold is also an important factor. Please contact us to discuss in more detail if you are considering purchasing a flat.
A term of up to 30 years is available but we realise that sometimes a shorter term is more appropriate.
We will require documents from you to verify your identity, income and expenditure. The exact documentation needed will vary depending on your particular circumstances. Please get in touch and we will be glad to discuss what’s needed.
We often arrange mortgages for missionaries living outside the UK and would be happy to discuss this with you.
We do, however, require your country of residence to be outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) due to European regulations.
‘APRC’ stands for ‘Annual Percentage Rate of Charge’. Mortgage Lenders now have to include any mortgage related fees, redemption charges and valuation fees as part of the annual interest calculation when quoting an interest rate and this is referred to as the APRC.
We make every effort to provide an excellent service to our customers. Occasionally, however, things go wrong and we will make every effort to put them right. Please visit the complaints area of our website for information on how to pursue a complaint.
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A Fact Find is a detailed questionnaire that looks at your circumstances and your personal preferences to enable a recommendation to be made for advised mortgages.
The Bank will appoint its own solicitor to oversee the transaction and you will be responsible for meeting the Bank’s solicitor’s fees. Using the same solicitor to also act on your behalf can often save on costs and be quicker, but you are free to choose your own solicitor if you prefer.
To ensure the property is suitable as security, we will arrange a valuation by an approved valuer. We will obtain quotations from our panel of valuers to give you an indication of the costs involved before any arrangements are made.