If you’re looking to purchase your buy-to-let property by taking out a mortgage, there are some key points that property investors should be familiar with. This helpful guide will highlight the important aspects to consider.
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The criteria may change slightly between different mortgage lenders, so it’s important to find out what the buy-to-let mortgage criteria is when making an enquiry with a lender.
Most mortgage lenders require you to put down a deposit of at least 25%, though this can vary between 20-40% depending on the mortgage lender you choose. In most cases, you will only be able to borrow a maximum of 75% of the property price when securing a buy-to-let property. At Alesco Property we work with property developers to deliver market-leading buy-to-let properties to investors.
Use our mortgage calculator to get an idea of how much you might be able to borrow for your buy-to-let mortgage.
Mortgage calculator
Calculate the maximum mortgage you would be able to get on a property.
As mortgage lenders will take many different factors into account when calculating your loan amount for a buy-to-let mortgage, the figure produced by the mortgage calculator is only an estimate. In addition, most lenders will conduct a rent-to-interest (RTI) cover calculation, where rental income must be over 125% of your monthly mortgage payments. At Alesco, we only focus on areas that we have forecasted to deliver high rental yields for the foreseeable future.
There are two monthly payment options available for buy-to-let mortgage holders:
Interest Only Mortgages – Where you only pay the interest on the loan
Capital Repayment Mortgages – where you need to pay back both the capital and the interest each month, so these types of mortgages incur higher monthly repayments.
The UK is noted globally as one of the best markets for Buy-to-let properties for sale.
If you’re an overseas investor, securing a mortgage for your buy-to-let property can be slightly more challenging. Mortgage lenders will apply more stringent checks to ensure your financial stability. There is also the prospect of a high interest rate to mitigate any potential risk.
There has been a significant increase in expats securing buy-to-let mortgages for properties to rent in the UK. Mortgage lenders will often ask borrowers for higher deposits, however it’s best to explore the market to find the best lenders, offering the most favourable terms for your buy-to-let mortgage.
The market is full of different providers offering Buy-to-let mortgages. Most major banks and building societies will offer buy-to-let mortgages, as well as specialist lenders. We recommend speaking with a mortgage broker first, as they’ll be able to make dedicated recommendations. As a bonus, many mortgage brokers will handle the paperwork for you too.
Our recommended mortgage broker is Mortgage Advice Bureau.
Mortgage Advice Bureau search 1,000s of mortgage deals to find the right one for our customers’ circumstances and needs. Some of these schemes cannot be found on the high street and are exclusive to Mortgage Advice Bureau.
Mortgage Advice Bureau is the UK’s leading mortgage intermediary brand, winning over 150 national awards for the quality of its advice and service – 12,000 Mortgages from over 90 lenders,  1,600 advisers nationwide, 150 awards won.
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For more information on how Buy to let mortgages work when securing a property investment in the UK, speak to a member of the Alesco team.
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