A bridging loan is taken out to ‘bridge’ the gap between the purchase of a new property and the sale of an existing one.
These types of mortgages are designed for property investors and private landlords, who do not intend to live in the purchased property but will let property to tenants.
People buying their first home often have specific needs when it comes to finding a mortgage. A range of mortgages exists specifically for this market sector.
A flexible mortgage is a product that can make the traditional British mortgage with its fixed and inflexible payment schedule over a fixed term, such as 25 years, look like a bit of a dinosaur. This short guide explains why a flexible arrangement may benefit you.
Remortgaging means switching your mortgage to another deal with another lender without moving property.
The main difference between a self build mortgage and a house purchase mortgage is that with a self build mortgage money is released in stages as the build progresses rather than as a single amount. This short guide explains further.
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