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Second mortgage

Hi ,

I own a flat which I have been trying to sell but can't in the current climate.

My wife and I are living in a rented house short term while we find a new house to buy.

My question is if I try to rent out my flat does it matter if it is rented or not at the time of applying for a second mortgage, ie does it have a bearing on the affordability of the second mortgage ?

Thanks for any help

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  • GMS
    GMS Posts: 5,388 Forumite
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    Does the flat have a mortgage on it?
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • Irvhud
    Irvhud Posts: 12 Forumite
    GMS wrote: »
    Does the flat have a mortgage on it?

    Yeah it does
  • GMS
    GMS Posts: 5,388 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Do you have consent to let on the flat? Some lenders will require this.

    The rent would need to cover the mortgage by 125% (generally) in order to be disregarded for affordability.

    The new purchase may be restricted on Loan to Value as you would already have a property.

    What percentage deposit do you have?
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • Irvhud
    Irvhud Posts: 12 Forumite
    I have asked for CTL and they have sent me a form to fill in.

    If I set the rent at 125% of the mortgage payments will this be ok regardless if whether I have a tenent at the time of applying? Assuming of course this is the going rate for rent in the area.

    We have 15% depositi
  • GMS
    GMS Posts: 5,388 Forumite
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    If no tenant in then you may find you need an ARLA letter from a locally registered agent stating the rental income.

    Some lenders will want to see the rent on a bank statement.

    Be careful at 85% LTV as not all lenders will allow.

    A broker may be worth a chat to see how to proceed.
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
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