Realise the Potential

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Second charge potential

 

Although secured loans have had an increased profile in recent years, there are still some brokers who are not fully aware of their potential. However, recent figures just released show these numbers are dwindling all the time.

 

Second charge loans can be a very useful facility for managing overspending and could help resolve debt problems that may have built up over the years.

 

For those borrowers on a favourable mortgage deal with the first charge lender, they can keep that deal and use a second charge loan to pay off or consolidate their other debts.

 

Second charge loans in the majority of cases will complete much quicker than a re-mortgage which can prove vital in certain circumstances.

 

There are some very clear benefits a secured loan can offer when used correctly which could well improve the customer’s long term financial prospects. Although consolidating debt is not always the right answer, a secured loan is often a suitable option given the lower interest rate charged when compared to an unsecured loan.

 

There is little doubt that this form of lending will continue to grow as it has done over the last few years. The majority of borrowers are waking up to the fact that unsecured lending is far too expensive both in the short and longer term.

 

If you are looking to improve your finances a secured loan could very well suit your needs, it is very important to seek professional advice as there are so many options to choose from.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trapped !

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Mortgage prisoner:

Interest-only and older mortgage borrowers have found themselves prisoners of their own mortgage lender. Borrowers in this category are turning to a second charge loan as a solid alternative to re-mortgage as a way of raising cash.

Figures show that there are currently 2.8 million people with an interest only mortgage and the majority of those are over 50 years old.

Unfortunately, many of the interest only borrowers, who only pay the interest each month on their mortgage and no capital reduction, find themselves with a problem. Many banks and building societies are now insisting that any re-mortgage be converted to a repayment mortgage, meaning payment of interest and capital. This presents a problem to the more mature borrower as payments each month would increase significantly.

Some other lenders in the market are now refusing to extend mortgages on an interest only basis without seeing absolute proof of a repayment plan at the end of the term. If this is the case then a second charge loan could be the perfect answer to raising funds on your home.

A second charge loan – or second mortgage as they are known – works in the same way as a mortgage and is secured against your property. As the name suggests it comes second in line behind your existing mortgage deal.

If you need to raise funds without re-mortgaging now is a good time to review your situation as interest rates for second charge lending are at an all-time low. There is a very good selection of plans available from standard rate through to various term fixed deals.

If you would like to know more please call one of our fully qualified advisers who will be happy to assist.

 

 

A New Era Dawns

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New era of lending:

The second charge loan market has recently been hitting the headlines revealing a 5 year high lending figure which topped 1bn last year.

In years gone by the processes for first and second charge mortgages have been very different and this proved confusing to most people. Borrowers clearly did not fully understand how a second charge loan worked or how to go about finding out.

One of the factors behind this escalating growth of this sector is driven by the looming implementation date of the Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD). In light of the recent lending figures it is clear regulation of the market has resulted in intermediaries considering second charge mortgages more closely. MCD will help align second charges to the mainstream mortgage market and open up more choices for the borrower. As a result the division between first and second charge lending will begin to be non-existent and this can only benefit all involved.

Resurgence of second charges:

Although the directive has been a contributing factor, it is felt within the industry that the commitment from the lenders to engage with the intermediaries will be instrumental in the long term success. As a result of this new found understanding more and more intermediaries have a deeper understanding of second charge lending and the potential benefits it offers clients. It is therefore little surprise that second charge lending has topped the £1bn mark last year and figures show it is likely to be much higher in 2016.

Looking forward:

Second charge loans do not suit every need and it is vitally important any potential client seeks the correct advice from a professional qualified adviser. If you wish to know more please do not hesitate to contact us.