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5.5x Income Mortgage

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Get a 5.5x Income Mortgage with Tembo

If you’re a first-time buyer, you could borrow up to 5.5 times your salary to increase your buying budget. So you can get on the ladder sooner, or afford your dream home.

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Discover how much you can really borrow.

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First time buyers only

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Increase your budget by up to 20%

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Your salary must be £37,000 or more

How does it work?

Typically lenders will let you borrow between 4-4.5 times your income for a mortgage. A 5.5x Income Mortgage allows first-time buyers to borrow up to 5.5 times their household income, providing that eligibility criteria is met.

This scheme could increase your buying budget by up to 20%, which could mean you can buy sooner, or might widen your property search.

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Why Tembo?

We help buyers, movers and homeowners discover how they could boost their affordability in 3 simple steps. It’s why we’re the UK’s Best Mortgage Broker.

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Things to consider

All mortgages have risks and benefits. Here are some key things you should know about before applying for a 5.5x Income Mortgage

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What are the benefits?

Increase your buying budget

A 5.5x Income Mortgage can significantly increase the amount you can borrow for a house, boosting your buying budget. This could means you can get on the ladder sooner, or afford a more expensive property

Boost your borrowing without a guarantor

If you don’t have a family member or loved one that could help you to increase your buying budget, a 5.5x Income Mortgage offers a solution without external support.

Get a mortgage with a smaller deposit

With a 5.5x Income Mortgage, you only need to put down the minimum 5% deposit. This can be extremely helpful for first time buyers who may only have a small house fund saved up.

Risks and considerations

You must meet the minimum income criteria

In order to qualify for a 5.5x Income Mortgage, you must earn at least £37,000 as a solo applicant. If you are buying with another person, collectively you must earn £55,000 or more.

Poor credit could impact how much you can borrow

If you have a low credit score you may be offered a smaller income multiple.

You cannot be self-employed

You must be permanently employed and have 12 months of employment history

You can only get 5 or 10 year fixed rate deals

If you only plan to stay in the property for a few years, this scheme might not be suitable.

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The application process

Get into your very own home in 4 simple steps

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Make a Tembo plan

In under 10-minutes we’ll check your eligibility for a 5.5x Income Mortgage as well as our other buying schemes. Plus you’ll get a personalised mortgage recommendation including interest rates and repayments.

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Talk to an expert

Book a call with our mortgage experts to complete the qualification process, and we’ll cover off any questions you might have about 5.5x Mortgages and any other schemes.

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Apply for a mortgage

Once you’ve found a property, your dedicated advisor will undertake full affordability checks to prepare the mortgage application. Then we’ll submit it on your behalf!

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Make home happen

During the conveyancing process, we’ll liaise with the seller and your solicitors to ensure a smooth purchase. We’ll also provide a free protection review for your insurance needs.

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With the help of a loved one’s cash savings, you could get a mortgage with as little as 0% deposit.

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Unlock a gifted deposit from a loved one’s property to create a house deposit from scratch or top up your existing deposit.

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