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Foundation’s Mortgage Rate Cuts for First-Time Buyers, Key Workers and Energy-Efficient Homes

Residential by Foundation has announced cuts to its mortgage rates, making it cheaper for you to get on the property ladder or save money on your existing mortgage.

Here’s a breakdown of the changes:

Key Workers:

  • If you’re a key worker who doesn’t quite fit standard mortgage criteria due to past credit issues, Residential by Foundation has slashed rates on its 2-year and 5-year fixed-rate mortgages by 0.30%.
  • You could now secure a rate as low as 6.09%.
  • Plus, you’ll get a free standard valuation and pay no application fee – just a £595 product fee.

Green Homes:

  • If your home boasts an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above, you could benefit from a 0.10% rate reduction on Residential by Foundation’s Green ABC+ mortgages.
  • These mortgages are designed for those buying or remortgaging energy-efficient properties.
  • Rates now start from a competitive 6.34% up to 85% loan-to-value.
  • As with the Key Worker mortgages, you’ll also benefit from a free standard valuation and no application fee – you’ll just need to pay a £595 product fee.

Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP):

  • Good news for those with recent credit blips! Residential by Foundation has reduced rates on its 2-year and 5-year fixed-rate JBSP mortgages by 0.10% across both its F1 and F2 tiers.
  • Rates now start from 6.24% with a £795 fee.
  • These mortgages are perfect for situations with up to four borrowers, where only two are named on the property deed.

New Professional Borrowers Products:

  • Residential by Foundation has launched a brand-new 2-year fixed-rate mortgage specifically for professional borrowers.
  • Available at both 75% and 85% loan-to-value, these mortgages offer higher income multiples for qualified professionals.
  • Rates for the new 2-year fix sit at 6.44% for 75% LTV and 6.74% for 85% LTV, with a £995 fee.
  • The lender has also slashed the rate on its 5-year fixed-rate Professional mortgage by up to 0.25%, meaning you can now lock in a rate of 6.14% at 75% LTV.

Tom Jacob, Director of Product and Marketing at Foundation Home Loans, expressed optimism about the UK mortgage market, stating:

“We have a very positive outlook for the UK mortgage market for the rest of the year; those advisers seeking mortgage solutions for specialist residential borrowers should contact us to see how we can help meet their needs and circumstances.”


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