To accompany a growing number of new strategies that enable
first-time buyers to get their foot on the
property ladder,
mortgages are now offered at 125 per cent
Loan To Value. Two
mortgage companies,
BM Solutions and
Northern Rock, have entered into a bidding war to attract first-time
buyers eager to enter the market.
The 125 per cent
mortgage, known as the Mortgage Plus range, are designed to help first-time buyers get on the
property ladder. By offering an additional 25 per cent beyond the loan, the product aims to cover all the costs of moving house and other up front costs faced by the first-time buyer. The products are a combination of a secured mortgage and an
unsecured loan .
The Mortgage Plus range was launched by BM Solutions late last year in a bid to attract first-time buyers. Northern Rock already had a niche in the market, offering a Together range that offer over 100 per cent LTV. The products typically include features such as
cashback and valuations, and competitive monthly
repayment rates.
The head of
sales and
marketing at BM Solutions, Chris Pearson, reportedly said: "Following the refresh, BM Solutions now has the lowest
fixed rates in this market by a mile. The other players don't come close to competing. It shows that we are continuing to champion
brokers with exceptional products for their clients, whilst providing outstanding five star service in the sector."