[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 95 percent LTV Help to Build Mortgage Scheme has been launched by the government.

In April 2021, it was revealed that the scheme will be sponsored by £150 million in initial funding, spread out over four years, with the goal of assisting between 30,000 and 40,000 self-build homes in the UK each year.

The scheme will take the form of the government’s present help to buy shared equity scheme, which is focused at the new-build sector. There are significant differences, such as the fact that the help to purchase plan is now exclusively for first-time buyers and that the equity loan is paid to the developer. The applicant would secure a mortgage with a personal 5% deposit in the same way as the Help to Build initiative, but the 20% equity loan would be paid upon practical completion. After the construction is completed, the government loan is paid to the lender, lowering the loan to value to 75% of the construction cost.

The Help to Build Prospectus will be released in the spring, and applications for the scheme will start in late summer, according to the government’s action plan.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Earlier in 2020, the government attempted to boost the property market by enacting a stamp duty tax holiday, which allowed some would-be home buyers to save up to £15,000. While this had the expected impact, many lenders began to restrict the availability of their mortgage ranges, with the higher loan-to-value mortgage suffering the most.

Almost all lenders pulled them completely off the market, and while we’ve seen a lot of 90 percent LTV alternatives reappear, 95 percent loans are still hard to come by.

As a result, the 95 percent LTV Mortgage Guarantee Scheme was implemented in April 2021 to encourage lenders to re-enter this market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Mortgage Guarantee Scheme explained?

As previously stated, lenders’ perceived risk in giving 95 percent mortgages has caused several to exit from the market. As a result of the initiative, every loan given at a loan-to-value ratio of 95 percent will be backed by the government.

It’s vital to remember, though, that this guarantee is for the lender, not for you, the intended borrower. It also doesn’t imply that a lender will consider your finances differently or more leniently when reviewing your application. Your credit history, as well as your affordability, will continue to be essential factors in their evaluation.

Expect interest rates to reflect the added risk that lenders will place on mortgages with a loan-to-value ratio of 95 percent or above. These will almost certainly be higher than their 90 percent mortgage plans.

Unfortunately, not all lenders will participate in the new government plan, so expect a reduction in the number of possibilities available.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Am I eligible for a 95% mortgage?

There will be some conditions that must be met, like with any government housing plan. Thankfully, the 95 percent LTV Mortgage Guarantee Scheme appears to have been implemented with these issues minimised.

It is available to first-time purchasers as well as house movers, and it can be used to acquire both new construction and resale properties. The maximum purchasing price of £600,000 is maybe the only restriction worth mentioning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

How can I apply for the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme?

We appreciate that with so many programmes available to help people who are wanting to buy a property, it can be difficult to know which ones you are eligible for and which ones will best suit your needs.

The 95 percent LTV Mortgage Guarantee Scheme will go into effect in April 2021, and all of our advisers at The Areton Ltd are fully educated and ready to help you. Contact us today for your free initial consultation and take the next step toward acquiring your new home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]