Second Charge Loans
What is a Second Charge Loan?
A second charge loan allows you to borrow against your property without changing your existing mortgage. It is secured on your home alongside your current mortgage, which will remain as is.
This makes it a useful option if you have a good existing mortgage rate which you do not want to disturb.
When might you need a Second Charge Loan?
Home Improvements
Large Expenditure
Business Investments
Debt Consolidation
Types of Second Charge Loans
Fixed Rate
A fixed rate loan has an interest rate that stays the same for a defined period. Your monthly loan repayments won’t change during this time, making it easier to budget. This is a good option if you want certainty and want to avoid interest rate increases.
Variable Rate
With a variable rate loan, the interest rate can go up or down over time. Your monthly repayments could change depending on market conditions. A variable rate is flexible and can sometimes be lower than a fixed rate.
Interest Only
An interest only loan means you will only pay the interest on the amount borrowed each month. This keeps repayments lower, but the original loan amount remains until the end of the term, when you’ll need to repay the full balance. This is suitable for short-term needs or cash flow management.
Commercial Bridging Loans
Commercial bridging loans provide short-term funding for situations where speed and flexibility are key, such as auction purchases, refinancing delays or property refurbishments. They are designed to bridge a temporary funding gap and can be arranged quickly. This finance type is best used as a short-term solution with a clear exit strategy in place e.g. refinancing onto a term option.
Why use a Second Charge Loan?
Keep Your Existing Mortgage
A second charge loan lets you borrow against your property without remortgaging. This means your current mortgage stays in place, so you can avoid early repayment charges or losing a competitive rate.
Access Funds Quickly
With streamlined processes in place and an experienced team behind every case, we're able to make decisions quickly. Avoid unnecessary delays as your case progresses smoothly from enquiry to completion.
Flexible Borrowing Options
Whether you’re looking for lower monthly payments with an interest-only option, or a repayment loan that steadily reduces the balance over time, second charge loans can be tailored to suit your needs.
Why choose us for your Second Charge Loan?
All Property Types
We work with lenders who will consider all property types. From residential to buy to let and commercial properties.
All Applicants Considered
Whether you have a good credit score, or have been declined from mainstream lenders due to adverse credit.
Flexible Options
Loans with no early repayment charges (ERCs) available, depending on your circumstances.
Dedicated Case Manager
You will have a dedicated case manager supporting you every step of the way.
Second Charge Loan Requirements
Available Equity in Your Property
Lenders will look at how much equity you have in your property. This is the difference between your property’s value and the balance on your existing mortgage.
Property Type & Condition
We work with lenders on our panel who will consider all property types, including residential, buy-to-let and commercial properties. The lender will also look at the condition of your property to ensure it provides suitable security for the loan.
Your Income & Affordability
Lenders need to be confident that you can afford the monthly repayments. They will review your income, regular outgoings and overall financial position to make sure the loan is maintainable.
Credit History
Your credit profile will be reviewed, however don’t worry if you have adverse credit as it won’t always mean a decline. Many second charge lenders on our panel are flexible and will consider your individual circumstances.
The Second Charge Loan Process
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Representative Example: If you borrow £60,000 over 17 years, initially on a fixed rate for 5 years at 6.35% and for the remaining 12 years on the Lender's standard variable rate of 9%, you would make 60 monthly payments of £505.60 and 144 monthly payments of £578.82. The total amount of credit is £62,990 (this includes a Lender Fee of £995 and a Broker Fee of £1995). The total repayable would be £113,686.08. The overall cost for comparison is 8.5% APRC representative.
The actual rate available will depend upon your circumstances. Ask for a personal illustration.