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Help get your child on the property ladder

With the average age of a first time buyer now 34, more and more people need help getting on the property ladder. We offer a parental affordability boost option - it works by taking your income into account along with your child's, giving access to more money.

Top Benefits

  • Your child could borrow more as we take your income and their income combined to determine how much they can borrow
  • Available up to 90% of the property's value
  • You will act as guarantor on the full loan amount

The Facts

  • The guarantor must be a parent or step-parent, it is recommended seeking legal advice before becoming a guarantor. There may be a charge for this advice
  • The guarantor must have a minimum of £100,000 equity in their home and earn a minimum of £40,000 per annum
  • Maximum loan size £250,000
  • Maximum age of guarantor is 65

For more information on how Parental Affordability works and how you could help your child buy their first home, speak to one of our customer representatives on 0845 609 0253.






YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
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