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Case profile
Our client needed finance very quickly in order to purchase a new build investment property in London. The further complicating factors of this case were that he was a foreign national and had a complex income structure.
The client is a Saudi national living in Dubai. His local bank in Dubai originally confirmed they would lend him the funds two years ago, and after this, the client exchanged on the new build apartment. When completion was nearing, he approached the bank to obtain the finance, only to find the criteria had changed and they would no longer advance funds. When the client came to us he had under two weeks left to complete, due to the new build deadline.
The situation was further complicated by the fact the client was effectively self-employed, having three separate businesses which he either owned all or a significant share of. As the businesses were property related this would prevent some lenders being able to assist, purely on this basis.
Solution
Using our extensive range of private bank contacts we were able to source a lender that would not only lend to foreign nationals living overseas, but was also able to get from application to completion in under two weeks. The lender was able to meet the client in Dubai to obtain all necessary paperwork, greatly expediting matters. The case was then underwritten in less than 24 hours, with a valuation and legals instructed immediately.
The client was therefore able to complete before the deadline, meaning he did not lose the property and his substantial deposit of 30% of the purchase price.
Deal Highlights
| Loan amount: | £840,000 |
| Rate: | 3.25% plus Cost of Funds, currently 0.44%, to give a rate of 3.69% |
| LTV: | 60% |
| APR: | Overall cost for comparison 4.10% APR representative variable |
| Term: | 25 years |
| Type: | Repayment |
| Loan purpose: | Purchase |
| Lender’s arrangement fee: | 0.5% of loan amount |
| Early repayment charges: | None |
Notes
This case study is for information and illustration purposes only. It is not an offer, or suggestion of an offer. Each mortgage case is assessed on an individual basis and there is no guarantee that the solution described here can be repeated in the future.
Please note that this specific deal may not be available to – or suitable for – all customers, dependent on their individual circumstances. The rate quoted may become out of date at short notice and may not be available at the point at which customers enquire about it. This document may not contain all the information needed for customers to make a decision and they should seek advice.
Overall cost for comparison 4.10% APR representative variable based on 25 years at 4.10%. Lender’s arrangement fee of 0.5% of the loan amount. The actual rate available will depend on your circumstances. Ask for a personalised illustration.
Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up the repayments on your mortgage. Changes in the exchange rate may increase the sterling equivalent of your debt.
