buy to let mortgages
Precise Mortgages
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Precise Mortgage Brokers
Mortgages Direct are introducing Mortgage Brokers to Precise Mortgages.
We are authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority. See our FCA registration here
(enter the registration number 303319)
Please note that generally Buy to let mortgages are not regulated by the FCA
No Broker Fees
We do not charge you any Broker fees, providing your mortgage is at least £100k.
Mortgages Direct are a whole of market Broker, so we can look at other lenders as well as Precise Mortgages to find you the best deal.
We can deal with BOTH regulated and non-regulated lenders
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Why use Precise Mortgages
Precise Mortgages are a major Buy to let lender in the UK
They lend against buy to let property located in England, Scotland and Wales
Precise will lend in a wide range of circumstances.
They can consider applications for:
- Limited Companies
- HMO Landlords
- Multi Unit freeholds
- Light Refurbishment
- Heavy Refurbishment
- First time landlords
- Portfolio landlords
Applications can be considered from first time landlords (but not first time buyers)
Applications can be considered from up to two people for personal applications
One applicant must be employed or self employed and have a provable income of at least £25k
You will need deposit funds of at least 20%
For property which fails the rental calculation, there is the possibility of using excess personal income to allow the mortgage to proceed
Limited company applications can have up to 4 applicants. At least one applicant should be a homeowner occupier
For multi-unit properties or HMO’s, Landlords should have at least 1 years letting experience
Check out Precise lending criteria here
Limited Company Applications
Limited Company applications are acceptable.
The Limited Companies should be Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV’s)
There can be up to 4 Directors in the company. None of the Directors should be Limited Companies
The company’s principal activity should be to hold and manage residential investment property.
Full personal guarantees will be required from the Directors
There is no limit to the number of Directors under the age of 21 subject to the shareholders being children of the Directors
HMO Property
You can apply for a mortgage in your own name or under a Limited Company
Precise will consider applications up to 80% LTV (up to £500,000)
There is a minimum property value of £100,000 (£250,000 in London)
Precise will consider properties with up to 6 bedrooms
Landlords must have a minimum of 1 years letting experience
The property condition must be suitable for letting in its current condition. Properties with low demand from Tenants due to poor condition will not be acceptable
The property must have a minimum EPC rating of E
Expats are currently NOT accepted
Multi Unit Freehold
Precise will consider freehold properties with up to 6 living units
The maximum borrowing is 75% LTV (up to £750k)
Not available for first time landlords
Bridging Finance
Bridging finance is available for the following purposes:
- Landlords who wish to make a quick purchase
- Short term finance for home improvements
- Property that is deemed ‘not habitable’ by mainstream lenders
For example, You may have certain specific improvement works to do; new kitchen and bathroom, rewiring, new roof etc
But this finance can also be used for larger works, for example extensions, loft conversions. Change of use from residential property to HMO
In ALL cases you must have the appropriate planning permission in place
There are specific mortgages available which automatically roll your short term finance into a longer term Mortgage. This provides some clarity over what will happen when the works have finished