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6 month Rule Virgin Money

I own a property which has just been registered at land registry with no mortgage and want to raise captial through a buy to let and Virgin money have just confirmed that they will release up to 50% (not 75%) value through a buy to let mortgage in the first 6 months. After 6 months I can apply for up to 75%

I thought I had to wait 6 months before I could get a re-mortgage?

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  • Virgin has just confirmed you don't!
  • Depending on other circumstances there are also lenders who will go to normal lending levels within the 6 months.


    All depends on what you actually want to do - and your overall circumstances.
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  • borich
    borich Posts: 79 Forumite
    I really thought they were strict and I had to wait 6 months. As I require less than 50% value I can crack on
  • That's a lender rule rather than general property rule, there are a few lenders I can think of that don't have the 6-month rule.
    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.
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,788 Forumite
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    It varies from lender to lender.
    I have just sat with someone who will do it from day 1. Most lenders say 6 months but its not a law so lenders can choose to do what they like within their attitude to risk.
    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.
  • borich
    borich Posts: 79 Forumite
    Can anyone list any lenders besides virgin money which don't have an issue with the 6 month rule?
  • Leon_W
    Leon_W Posts: 1,813 Forumite
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    borich wrote: »
    Can anyone list any lenders besides virgin money which don't have an issue with the 6 month rule?



    No. As ACG states, lenders may look at it on a case by case basis so there is no definitive list.
  • Let_Us_See
    Let_Us_See Posts: 1,319 Forumite
    borich wrote: »
    Can anyone list any lenders besides virgin money which don't have an issue with the 6 month rule?

    See a broker as acquired information is how they make a living.
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