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If you are currently paying off a mortgage, you may wonder if you can get another. Having multiple mortgages can be done in a variety of ways; however, it depends on whether you want to take out a second mortgage on the same property as your existing mortgage or if you want to get a new mortgage for an additional property such as a holiday home or perhaps an investment property such as a buy-to-let.
If you want an additional mortgage for your main residence, you basically have two options: Remortgaging or taking out a second charge mortgage, also known as a 'second mortgage' or homeowner loan.
· Remortgaging: A remortgage is typically done either to reduce monthly repayment costs by securing a better rate/returning to an introductory offer or to borrow more money. During the remortgage process, you also acquire a slightly larger share of the property known as equity, thereby reducing your loan to value (LTV). Whenever you remortgage, you have the option of increasing your LTV again, decreasing the amount of equity you have, to borrow more. Remortgaging can be used for any purpose.
· Second Charge Mortgages: A second charge mortgage allows you to take out a second loan secured by the same property. Similar to remortgaging, equity in your property can be used to secure a second charge mortgage. You may be able to save money if your current mortgage arrangement has a large early repayment fee if you take out a 2nd charge mortgage. It is essentially a 2nd mortgage, whereas your main mortgage is a first charge mortgage. If you fail to pay your monthly payments and your home is repossessed, the first charge lender's debt would have to be cleared before any money could be sent to the second charge lender.
This market has few lenders because it is not a main residential mortgage market. Lenders may place specific stipulations on holiday homes.
The lenders will consider your income, credit rating, and existing financial commitments when deciding whether to lend you a buy to let mortgage. Lending for a buy to let property is primarily dictated by its potential rental yield, as a general rule, the rent must cover at least 125% of the mortgage repayments. Click here to learn more about buying a buy to let property.
An independent mortgage adviser can offer you impartial advice and help you find the best products available to meet your specific needs when you are looking for any kind of additional mortgage.
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