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Im asking this on behalf of my brother for some general advice.

He has been a contractor for several years now on a six figure sum. He owns 2 properties and has a clean credit history with full accounts.

He is trying to purchase a BTL for £370k with a rental value of £400 p/w

His bank with whom he has had a 15-year relationship will not lend more than 50% LTV whether for him or his company.

Are there any lenders that would lend him/his limited company 70-75% LTV?

thanks

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  • Batchy
    Batchy Posts: 1,632 Forumite
    dboswell wrote: »
    Im asking this on behalf of my brother for some general advice.

    He has been a contractor for several years now on a six figure sum. He owns 2 properties and has a clean credit history with full accounts.

    He is trying to purchase a BTL for £370k with a rental value of £400 p/w

    His bank with whom he has had a 15-year relationship will not lend more than 50% LTV whether for him or his company.

    Are there any lenders that would lend him/his limited company 70-75% LTV?

    thanks

    best chances are with 60% LTV, good luck!
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  • Conrad
    Conrad Posts: 33,137 Forumite
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    Several b2l options including TMW, BM Solutions and Coventry - clearly I haven't time to go through and check all the criteria now but if you check thier websites you can find out how much they will lend. The rental income will need to be at least 125% of the mortgage payment.

    TMW will consider in a company name as long as companies SOLE PURPOSE is B2L orioerty.
  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    Looks like his bank have cut right back on the BTL business they want.

    Indeed 75% is possible with some lenders - more available at lower LTVs.

    He just needs to make sure he fits the rental calculation for the property.
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