Securing an interest-only mortgage at a competitive rate in the UK requires an intrinsic knowledge of the mortgage market. With a client who was very much driven by competitive rates, which was further complicated by their personal circumstances, we needed to draw on all of our experience to satisfy the client’s requirements.
Our client
Our client was an Argentinian national who had relocated to the UK for work purposes. He was a high net worth individual, so affordability was not an issue. Our client already owned a residential property in the UK, however they were looking to create a portfolio of buy to let mortgage properties in the north of England.
Our client was living in the UK on a tier 2 visa, which can occasionally preclude applicants from the best mortgage rates, as many lenders prefer those with a permanent right to reside. The client’s desire to achieve the best rates meant that they were looking to leverage as high as possible in order to take advantage of the low interest rates currently offered in the UK. This would ensure that they would maximise their yield on a buy to let mortgage.
Our solution
We worked closely with a niche building society who were happy to take into account the client’s personal situation and were willing to offer their most preferential mortgage rates. This enabled us to secure a highly competitive rate on a mortgage of £316,000 against a property price of £422,000.
We were also able to ensure that the buy to let mortgage was interest only, which would allow the client to move on to further properties in order to increase their personal portfolio. We ultimately delivered on the client’s requirement to acquire a buy to let mortgage at the best possible rates.
The case in brief
- Negotiated the client’s tier 2 visa status to secure highly preferential rates
- Secured a highly competitive, interest only buy to let mortgage
- Enabled the client to move on to their next property investment
- Ultimately secured a mortgage of £316,000 against a property value of £422,000
Any person living in the UK without a permanent right to reside might find it difficult to secure the very best mortgage rates available on the market. With our expertise in working with niche lenders, we were able to source the very best rates available on an interest-only basis to help kick-start our client’s property portfolio. You can learn more about our services or speak to a broker today.