Help to Buy now available on remortgages
Aldermore has become the first lender to make the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee available on remortgages and not just new purchases.
It has launched a 5.28% two-year fixed rate at up to 95% loan to value (LTV) and a 4.98% two-year fix at 90% LTV. There is a £999 fee for both.
The bank, one of Britain's newest at just four years old, has also increased the LTV available from 80 to 85% on some of its other mortgages outside the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme.
Although the Aldermore 95% rate is not breaking any new ground in leading the market in terms of rate, it is opening its Help to Buy deal up to those looking to remortgage.
Until now all participants have focused their guarantee-backed deals on the purchase market only. This will open up an alternative option for anyone that is stuck with their existing lender but would like the opportunity to move onto a fixed rate.
However, those purchasing can find more attractive rates outside of Help to Buy.
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society does not use the Help to Buy guarantee, but offers a two-year fixed rate at 4.89% [95% LTV] with no fee, free valuation and a £500 cashback.
HSBC offers a Help to Buy-backed deal at 4.79% with a £99 fee.
So how do the Aldermore rates compare with the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee deals available from other lenders?
The Aldermore two-year fix at 95% LTV is more expensive than the HSBC, RBS/Natwest and Halifax equivalents available to home movers.
HSBC has a two fixed-rate mortgage up to 95% LTV at 4.79% with a booking fee of £99.
The RBS/NatWest two-year fix at 95% LTV has a rate of 4.99% and doesn't come with a fee.
The Halifax's two-year fix at 95% LTV has a rate of 5.19% and has a fee of £995.
Santander, Barclays, Virgin Money and OneSavings Bank will also join the scheme but have yet to say when they will start taking applications or announce interest rates and fees.
If you are looking to remortgage and need some advice, please call us, and we will be happy to help.