Unacceptable Security

The following types of property are not acceptable: Properties of non-standard (classed as defective under the Housing Act) construction Freehold flats Studio flats Bedsits Houseboats Property adversely affected by subsidence Property in a derelict condition Multiple occupancy properties Properties with a value of less than £90,000 Properties described in the valuation report as being unsuitable...

Self Employed

Applicants must have been trading for a minimum period of 24 months For self-employed applicants and company directors owning 331/3% or more of the company, the following are required:- LTV < 75% – most recent two years accounts or SA302 documents and respective Tax Year Overviews LTV > 75% – most recent two years accounts...

Self Build

Self build applications will be considered where the applicant intends to reside in the property in line with general criteria and in addition the following will also apply:

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Standard Application Requirements

Security

Shared Ownership

Permitted The maximum loan to value ratio considered by the Society is 95% of the share being purchased subject to a maximum of 75% of the value of the property for the purposes of staircasing (maximum 60% LTV for new build flats) Society will only lend on 25% of affordable scheme housing on any single...

Short Term Lending

Permitted in line with general criteria secured against borrower’s prime residential property to max 60% LTV. Short term loan purposes considered: Assist in purchase of a new residential property whilst awaiting sale of the existing property Residential development finance on another property Self build Purchase a residential property where a term of less than 5...