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Dumb Q regarding deposit

Hi

I have been looking around for a new mortgage as my current is not very good and the monthly payments are high

I currently owe approx £100k (just under) anf my house is now worth about £150k+ (yes even in todays depressed market!)

New mortgages seem to want a 25% deposit. Do i need physical cash for this or does the fact my house is worth approx 33% more than the value i am looking to borrow count as the deposit???

I said it was dumb!

GreenBoy

Comments

  • Sonofa
    Sonofa Posts: 300 Forumite
    It's not a deposit, it's how much of the purchase price, or value in the case of a remortgage, you are putting in vs. how much you want to borrow. So if your house is worth 33% more than the amount you want to borrow, you are looking for a mortgage deal based on a 67% LTV "Loan to value".

    No actual cash involved.
  • A shorter answer is YES.
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