1st Start explained

Help them stand on their own two feet...

1st Start is a unique joint mortgage which uses the income of a close relative to enhance the borrowing capacity of the buyer reducing the need to raise a large cash lump sum.

It can also be used to help people respond to changing circumstances. For example, after a divorce it can be hard for people to stay in their current home, or if their family grows they might need a bigger property. Without a large cash investment or high enough income it can be hard for people to afford the property they need.

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  • Joint mortgage between a buyer and a close relative. Both parties are jointly liable for the
        mortgage repayments and total loan. We strongly recommend independent legal advice is taken
        on this product
  • Alternative to liquidising investments or extending close relatives own mortgage to fund cash
        deposits
  • Open to all occupations
  • Flexibility of property ownership (joint or sole title)

1st Start example 4x joint income

Parents income

Less annual mortgage repayment
(£48,000 mortgage x 3.50%)*

£40,000

£1,680

Balance£38,320
Plus buyer's income
Joint income
x4
£20,380
£58,700
Maximum advance:£234,800


1st Start example 4.5x +1

Parents income

Less annual mortgage repayment
(£48,000 mortgage x 3.50%)*

£40,000

£1,680

Balance£38,320
4.5 x £38,320
Plus buyer's income
£172,440
£20,380
Maximum advance:£192,820
*Notional rate of 1.5% above Bank of England Base Rate (currently 2.00% as of 04/12/08). Calculated on an interest only basis regardless of the term.


Why 1st Start mortgages are different from Guarantor mortgages:

1st Start:flexible approach to parents income and own mortgage commitment, comprehensive and competitive product range, substantially increases buyers purchasing power, open to all occupations.

Guarantor Mortgages:
deduct the total outstanding mortgage debt from a multiple of the parents income, limited product range, with generally higher interest rates, only subtly increases buyers purchasing power, often limited to graduates or clearly defined professions.



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Broker Hotline: 0118 968 4333*, email: bdu@boi-mortgages.co.uk
Business Development Unit, Bank of Ireland Mortgages, Plaza West, Bridge Street, Reading. Berkshire. RG1 2LZ

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broker hotline: 0118 968 4333*
email: bdu@boi-mortgages.co.uk|

Business Development Unit
Bank of Ireland Mortgages
Plaza West
Bridge Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 2LZ



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