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interest only availability?

Im trying to avoid using a broker (yes i'm trying to save money)
Id like to find a lender who will lend at least £125k on a house costing £375k interest only, single wage £28k perfect credit history no debts
anybody done this recently?
i dont want to have to walk into lender after lender asking the question!

thanks in advance
Nick

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  • GMS
    GMS Posts: 5,388 Forumite
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    You MAY find a broker who wouldn't charge you.

    Given that you have no idea of where to go with this surely a broker who could help your situation would be beneficial?
    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.
  • nicke20
    nicke20 Posts: 66 Forumite
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    you are probably right, I failed to mention being an olddie (48)
    id only be after an 18 year term.. ill have a good look through this forum tonight and see if there is any advice on finding a reputable local broker
    thank you for your speedy reply
  • GMS
    GMS Posts: 5,388 Forumite
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    Why do you want interest only? What would be the plan to repay the capital?
    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.
  • nicke20
    nicke20 Posts: 66 Forumite
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    bit of a complex plan to repay,
    I have two pension pots currently about £250k and obviously 18 years more growth to go so plan "A" is to use my tax free lump sum
    Plan "B" my new partner has a small semi that she plans on keeping as a rental incom currently worth £150k on a £70k mortgage so there is a possible payment method from selling that
    Plan "C" with a motgage of under 33% of current house value, im confident that in 18 years if i had to i could downsize and pay the lump sum
    ofcourse i can use a mixture of all three methods
    why interest only?
    id like the ability for a while not to have the millstone of a large repayment mortgage and have enough spare cash to enjoy myself and not have to live like a hermit. I have been mortgage free for 8 years so its going to be quite a change to my circumstances!
  • Wh05apk
    Wh05apk Posts: 2,938 Forumite
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    You should have no trouble finding a lender, I know as a broker, I wouldn't!
    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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