If you need to take an ex-partner off your mortgage, but you're struggling to afford it, Tembo could help. We advise on a range of options to help you stay in the home & community you love, and own your property independently.
Going through a separation is hard enough, but for many people trying to figure out how to stay in their home and make mortgage repayments is a huge concern. There are a range of specialist schemes that could help you boost your mortgage affordability, so you can buy out your ex-partner and stay in your home.
We advise on a range of specialist schemes that could boost your affordability to help you stay in the home you love.
Also known as Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP), this is a way of adding a family member or friend's income to your mortgage to increase your max borrowing. With a loved one added as a guarantor, you can increase your affordability to afford your home on your own.
This involves two separate mortgages. The first is taken out by your family member or friend (the Booster) on their property to release money, which is then gifted to you to help you buy out your ex. The second is the new mortgage needed for your home, with you as sole owner.
If you have a family member who wants to help and has cash savings, instead of gifting you it in a lump sum they could place them in a special savings account. This is used as security by the lender, which increases your affordability.
Add some or all of a family member’s earnings to your total income to increase your affordability. They can choose to build up an equity stake by contributing to the repayments, but won’t own your home.
Increase the amount of equity you hold in your home, with a Deposit Loan from a loved one. They'll benefit by owning a percentage of your property, while you can remortgage with a larger downpayment
If you work in a professional field, such as a nurse, doctor or solicitor, you could be eligible to borrow up to 5.5x your income. By borrowing more, you can boost your affordability to afford your home on your own.
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Read some of our 5* rated reviews from home owners and first time buyers who we've helped to remortgage to a new deal or buy sooner. To see how you could boost your mortgage affordability to buy someone out, create a free Tembo plan for a personalised recommendation.
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