2 year Fixed Rate (Product rate 4.75% APR 5.1% ) Direct only

24th August 2009

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Product Interest Rate & Overall Cost for Comparison
4.75%
5.1% APR

Product Description
This product offers a fixed rate of 4.75% for a period of 2 years from completion.Thereafter the interest rate will revert to the Societys' prevailing standard variable mortgage interest rate , currently 4.99%. The interest rate charged cannot go below 2%.

Product Features
Partial Lump Sum Repayments – up to 10% of the advanced amount may be repaid in any year of the product rate period without charge.
Portability – the mortgage product may be transferred to a new mortgage arranged by the borrower(s) subject to the Society’s lending criteria

Availability
This mortgage product is only available for purchases and re-mortgages of residential property for the applicant’s own use. All applications are subject to the Society’s general lending criteria, property value and satisfactory status enquiries.
This product is a limited edition and cannot be guaranteed until an application has been received.

Maximum LTV
House Purchase & Re-mortgage – 80% The maximum LTV’s are subject to the Society’s lending policy.

Term
Minimum 2 years
Maximum 35 years

Advance Amount
Minimum £25,000
Maximum £200,000

Booking Fee
Not applicable

Completion Fee
£475 This fee can be added to the loan on completion (subject to LTV limits)

Early Repayment Charge
Full Repayment - An early repayment charge equivalent to 5% of the advance amount applies if the loan is repaid in full within the first 2 years. Thereafter the Society’s standard repayment charges will apply – see Tariff of Charges. Early repayment charge will be waived if the borrower(s) take out a new mortgage with the Society or die before the end of the mortgage term.
Partial Lump Sum Repayment – Up to 10% of the advanced amount may be repaid in any year of the product rate period without charge. Repayments made above the 10% limit will be subject to a charge equivalent to 5%.

Valuation Fee
A valuation for mortgage purposes will be required, the cost of which must be met by the applicant. See separate scale of fees.

Higher lending Charge
For loans above 75% LTV the Society will arrange mortgage indemnity insurance. For mortgages up to and including 80% LTV, this charge will be paid by the Society.

Own Insurance Fee
The arrangement of suitable buildings insurance is a condition of any mortgage offer made. There is an administration fee of £30 which will be added to the mortgage account on completion should you decide to insure your property with another provider.

CHAPS Fee
On completion, the advance will be released to the appointed Solicitor by CHAPS (Clearing House Automated Payment Service). A fee of £30 will be added to the mortgage account on completion to pay for this service.

Mortgage Exit Administration Fee / Additional Fees
£140.00 inclusive of £50.00 Deeds Release Fee & £90.00 Sealing Fee
Additional administration fees may apply during the life of your mortgage. Details of these can be found in the Tariff of Charges leaflet.
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YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE