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NEW SEMI-EXCLUSIVE BUY-TO-LET PRODUCT

NEW SEMI-EXCLUSIVE BUY-TO-LET PRODUCT

Key Features: Up to 70% LTV Rate 5.40% 5 year fixed Arrangement fee 4% Proc fee 1.50%   70% - 75% LTV Rate 5.45% 5 year fixed Arrangement fee 4% Proc fee 1.50%   Must complete by 20th November £1 million+ deals MUFBs, holiday lets, portfolios, and HMOs up to...

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£230k second charge mortgage for debt consolidation and home improvements

£230k second charge mortgage for debt consolidation and home improvements

£230k second charge mortgage for debt consolidation and home improvementsObjective Our introducers client was seeking a £230k second charge mortgage for debt consolidation and home improvements. They had previously taken out a second charge for home improvements, and...

Visa-limited, first-time landlord builds dream property portfolio

Visa-limited, first-time landlord builds dream property portfolio

Visa-limited, first time landlord builds dream property portfolio.Objective We were tasked with assisting this Nigerian national, residing in the UK with limited time remaining on their visa, to fulfil their aspiration of becoming a first-time landlord by acquiring a...

Semi-exclusive Buy-to-let purchase & re-mortgage product

Semi-exclusive Buy-to-let purchase & re-mortgage product

Max LTV 65% 65% Max Loan Size Loans up to £500,000 Min Loan Size £50,000 5 Year Fixed 6.84% 7.29% Arrangement Fee 4.99% 2.50% Reversion rate BBR* + 4.99% ERC 5 Year Fixed : 5%/5%/4%/3%/2% 10% overpayment permitted on a lump sum basis per annum Application Fee £180...

Listed building holiday let

Listed building holiday let

Listed building holiday letObjective & outcome This client was entering the holiday let market for the first time and was seeking cover for their Grade II listed building, including fixtures and features, prior to completing on the purchase. Solstar identified...

Insurance for hospitality premises covering light refurb

Insurance for hospitality premises covering light refurb

Hospitality premises covering light refurbObjective & outcome This client was purchasing a pub/restaurant which was undergoing light refurbishment before the grand opening. Solstar sourced the perfect insurance solution which covered the premises whilst it was...

Insurance for two commercial warehouse units

Insurance for two commercial warehouse units

Two commercial warehouse unitsNoting the lenders interestObjective As a result of buying out their business partner, this client needed to remortgage their two commercial warehouses. The existing insurer would not note the lenders interest, therefore they needed to...

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