Depending on how you plan to use the property, the type of mortgage you need will depend on how you plan to purchase it as an investment. Investing in properties can be used for a variety of purposes, such as:
Depending on your usage, you will require a different type of mortgage. A standard residential mortgage should be sufficient if you plan to use the investment property for personal residence or occasional use only. The property will require a specialist mortgage and adequate insurance if you plan to rent it out as a holiday let, even occasionally.
An investment property for long-term rental requires a specialist buy-to-let mortgage that will be calculated based on your expected rental income as well as other affordability considerations.
In the case of a buy-to-let investment property, you should expect to pay a higher minimum deposit (usually at least 20%) and to expect lower loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage deals. In contrast to residential mortgages with LTVs over 85%, buy-to-let mortgages for investment properties typically have an LTV between 60-75%. You will also need to factor in higher interest rates and arrangement fees when considering a buy to let mortgage for an investment property.
The mortgage lender will want to know in advance how much rent you plan to charge for the property, in order to determine affordability on a buy to let mortgage.
To qualify for a mortgage, you must demonstrate that the rental income on the property you want to buy is at least 125% of the monthly mortgage payment.
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