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Sorry this will seem a stupid question I am sure however a search didn't seem to find the answer for me. I always see that mortgage deposits seem to go up in 5% stages. If I had enough for say a 17% deposit, can I do that and take an 83% mortgage (these are hypothetical figures).

I'm looking to maximise the LISA by buying may/june next year but putting an extra £4k in in April for a bonus. That would likely push me over the multiples of 5% but wouldn't want to leave what's left in the LISA for 25 years of can't do an odd percentage.

Blimey I droned on there. Thanks in advance for any replies
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  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,833 Forumite
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    Yes, the 5% bandings are for the rates. But you can but down 15%, 16% 16.134% if you like.
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  • diggingdude
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    Awesome thanks for the reply
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