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How buy to let mortgage is different

Can someon advice me little on buy to let mortgage how it is different in terms of lending compared to normal mortgage.

For example:

I have 50k in hand and want to buy 2 different properties putting 20k deposit respectively and the both property is worth 50k.

What lending criteria will bank usually set to let these types of mortgage.

Please advice

Thanks

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  • Let_Us_See
    Let_Us_See Posts: 1,319 Forumite
    The information you seek is impossible to cover in a few lines and Isuggest you start with your own research before committing yourself to buying two properties.
  • amnblog
    amnblog Posts: 12,771 Forumite
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    You cannot use a buy to let to buy your own home if that is what you are thinking.
    I am a Mortgage Broker

    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, 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.
  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,349 Forumite
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    sadia85 wrote: »
    Can someon advice me little on buy to let mortgage how it is different in terms of lending compared to normal mortgage.

    For example:

    I have 50k in hand and want to buy 2 different properties putting 20k deposit respectively and the both property is worth 50k.

    What lending criteria will bank usually set to let these types of mortgage.

    Please advice

    Thanks
    Minimum personal income
    Minimum deposit 25%
    Rent must be 125% or more of monthly interest at 6%ish
    Must be a homeowner or able to afford as residential if not
    Property must be in readily-lettable condition
    Minimum valuation.

    There may be more but a few, if not all of those will apply.
    I am a mortgage broker. 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. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • lonestarfan
    lonestarfan Posts: 1,232 Forumite
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    As Kingstreet says there is a minimum valuation. I often see that the minimum values of a property for a BTL is £50,000. The Mortgage Works is £50,000
    Just google buy to let lending criteria.
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