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Getting the right finance in place, can be the difference between a successful and unsuccessful renovation project.
If you are renovating a property there are a number of factors to consider when sourcing finance.
The majority of individuals will approach a traditional lender such as a bank or building society, as they are readily accessible on the high street. However, traditional lenders may cause more issues than they are worth.
If you are considering approaching a traditional lender for a renovation mortgage, you should note the following:
Experience: If you do not have experience in property development, you will likely be unsuccessful in your application.
Unmortgageable properties: Traditional lenders will not provide a renovation mortgage for properties that are valued under £50,000, have structural issues, do not have a functioning bathroom or kitchen, or are derelict. Therefore, if your property meets the definition of unmortgageable, you will not get a renovation mortgage from a traditional lender.
Time: Traditional lenders' applications can take up to several weeks or even months to process. Any delay of this length could be costly.
Renovation mortgages or loans as they are often called are short-term loans that can provide a substantial amount of money in a small period of time; they can temporarily 'bridge' the gap if there is a shortfall in funding before more long-term finance is in place.
Renovation loans are adaptable and can be used for the following:
Although renovation mortgages / loans may vary from lender to lender, there are some features that can be found in the majority of bridging loans:
Higher loan to value(LTV): unlike traditional lenders, bridging loan lenders are prepared to offer up to 80% LTV depending on your set of circumstances
Rolled-up interest: Bridging loan lenders often give you the option to 'roll-up' your interest to pay at the end of the term of finance, allowing you to avoid monthly interest payments.
Exit plan: You will need an exit plan in order to access a bridging loan. An exit plan is the method you intend to use to repay the bridging loan, which gives both you and the lender peace of mind that the finance will be repaid by the end of the term of finance.
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