MortgagesJul 18 2016

Saffron unveils occupational mortgages

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Saffron unveils occupational mortgages

Saffron For Intermediaries has launched new fixed rate mortgage deals on its occupational mortgage range.

Anita Arch, head of mortgage sales at the Saffron Building Society, said: “I have no doubt will prove to be popular with both brokers and their clients.”

The fixed rates include the following:

Self-employed:
3.37 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 70 per cent LTV
3.67 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 80 per cent LTV
3.97 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 85 per cent LTV
Contractors:
3.37 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 70 per cent LTV
3.67 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 80 per cent LTV
3.97 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 85 per cent LTV
4.17 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 90 per cent LTV
Professionals:
3.27 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 70 per cent LTV
3.57 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 80 per cent LTV
3.87 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 85 per cent LTV
4.07 per cent fixed to 31/01/20 up to 90 per cent LTV
The above products have a £999 arrangement fee and ERC of 3 per cent to 31/01/20

Saffron recently introduced an interest-only option across its occupational range of mortgages and extended the end-date on its three-year first-time buyer mortgage from the end of May to the end of November 2019.

In May, the society launched a limited edition five-year fixed rate mortgage for owner-occupiers, following another a limited edition five-year fixed rate mortgage for first-time buyers in March.

Adviser Verdict

David Hollingworth, associate director at London & Country Mortgages, said in a market where the headlines are dominated by record low interest rates, it is easy to forget that criteria plays just as important a role for a broker and their clients.

Mr Hollingworth said: “Saffron has modelled itself as a lender that is prepared to take a look at individual circumstances and this range of products help to underline its flexible approach in tailoring products and criteria to the self employed, contractor and professional market.”

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