3 Year 5.99% Fixed Rate Direct Only (Product rate 5.99% - APR 5.4%) For First Time Buyers purchasing a property in postcodes LE, DE and NG or existing members only
January 2010
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| Product Interest Rate & Overall Cost for Comparison 5.99% 5.4% APR |
| Product Description This product offers a fixed rate of 5.99% for a period of 3 years from completion. Thereafter the interest rate will revert to the Society's 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 Valuation fee refunded - the Society will refund up to £200 for the valuation fee on completion of the mortgage. |
| Availability This mortgage product is available for purchases of residential property for the applicants own use on a repayment basis only. 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 Maximum LTV 90% The maximum LTV’s are subject to the Society's lending policy. |
| Term Minimum 3 years Maximum 35 years |
| Advance Amount Minimum £ 25,000 Maximum £175,000 |
| Completion Fee £499 This fee can be added to the loan on completion. |
| 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. |
| Early Repayment Charge Full Repayment - An early repayment charge equivalent to 5% of the advance applies if the loan is repaid in full during the first 3 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 dies 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%. |
| Higher Lending Charge For loans above 75% LTV the Society will arrange mortgage indemnity insurance. For mortgages up to and including 90% 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 your 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 your 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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