I am looking for a Spousal Visa Mortgage with husband who has Permanent Rights to Remain can I go on the mortgage? The short is 'yes' you can get a Spousal Visa Mortgage . The challenge you have is finding the best product option as the lenders that … [Read more...]
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Off Plan New Build Mortgage Advice
An off plan new build mortgage is all about timing. The developer will exert pressure for a deposit / reservation fee so its vital you get your off plan new build mortgage sorted. Once they have paid this over you are effectively committed or put … [Read more...]
Mortgage Lending Into Retirement
Up to 40 year Term for Mortgage Lending into retirement The lenders as a collective shied away from Mortgage Lending into retirement following the Mortgage Market Review, and almost 2 years on their retraction is still stopping the longer mortgage … [Read more...]
Buy out the remaining shared ownership shares in your property
Become a full owner of your shared ownership property and buy the remaining shares before prices continue to raise. Historically Britain was known as a nation of home owners now the reality is often a fanciful notion with shared ownership in … [Read more...]
Questions & Answers in regards to the new New Stamp Duty Rules
Questions & Answers in regards to the new New Stamp Duty Rules and how it can impact second homes. Please see table of Stamp Duty rates below, in short if you own more than one house then the second house rate applies unless it is to change … [Read more...]
What is the Mortgage Credit Directive
What is the Mortgage Credit Directive and how it will impact some Mortgages in the UK In essence this European Legislation has been bought in to raise standards and standardise documentation across the Member States to improve consumer protection … [Read more...]
New Buy to Let limited company and HMO Mortgages with a small deposit
It’s no secret that many landlords are looking to place their buy to let portfolios inside Buy to let Limited Company mortgage products following the Budget last year. We are fortunate at Niche to be truly independent so we can access all the … [Read more...]
Buy to Let Mortgage no penalty charge
Yes you can still have access to a Buy to Let Mortgage no penalty charge product via Niche Advice Buy to Let mortgages do not need to restrict your plans if you select a product without any early repayment charges applying so I thought I talk a … [Read more...]
Foreign Nationals on a Tier Visa Mortgage Lending Criteria
What level of deposit is needed for Foreign Nationals on a Tier Visa who want to get a mortgage? The size of the deposit for Foreign Nationals on a Tier Visa will depend on your personal circumstances, when you entered the UK and the remaining term … [Read more...]
Mortgage for a studio flat
If you’re looking to get a mortgage for a studio flat you will soon find out that it is not straight forward. Getting a Mortgage for a studio flat are harder to obtain than your average UK mortgage as the choice of lender is much lower. Why is the … [Read more...]