Kent Reliance

Mortgage Type
Specialist BTL/CommercialProperty Value (min)
£75,000 min
Advance (min)
£50,000
Advance (max)
No maximum loan up to 85% LTV
£3,000,000 up to 80% LTV - if higher then it goes via BDM referral
Max 80% LTV and £1.5m for 7-10 bedrooms/ units
Up to 80% LTV to £3m on 1-6 bedrooms/units
Term (Max)
35 yearsMinimum Age
25 yearsMaximum Age
85 years at end of the mortgage termFamily Cash Gift Deposit
YesFamily Gift of Equity Deposit
YesIncome (min)
No minimum income except for;Expatriates - £50,000, verifiable income.
2 years income is required for all self-employed applicants for income-backed products.
Require no proof of income for portfolio landlords, whether they're employed or self-employed (please note, this is still a requirement for non-portfolio landlords).
Restrictions
No restrictions on numbers with other lenders. No minimum requirements to have current BTL's.Unless HMO, then they must already own a HMO property.
Tenancy: -
For all Buy-to-Let lending, the property must be let on an Assured Short-hold Tenancy or a contractual tenancy.
36 month tenancies can now be considered:
• The AST provides for a rent review every 12 months or less
• A minimum Debt Service Coverage ratio of 125%
• A maximum LTV of 75%
A fixed term of 12 months can be considered up to 85% LTV.
Director Loans:
A non-interest bearing director loan is acceptable subject to:
• The individual is transferring a current/purchasing a new property into a company structure;
• Purchase price is at full market value to ensure tax liabilities are paid in full;
• The individual providing the director loan is a shareholder within the business;
• They are investing in the company by way of a directors loan and it will be included in the subsequent company accounts;
• The difference between the mortgage and the purchase price is covered by the director loan.
Background portfolio ICR which must be a minimum of 125% ICR at 5.7% pay rate and a maximum of 85% LTV.
Let to Buy (Turning Residential into Buy to Let)
Remortgage of Residential into BTL acceptedDWP Tenants
NoEx-Local Authority Properties
Houses accepted to 85% LTV.75% LTV flats, block must be 80% privately owned
Minimum years remaining on leasehold property
50 years remaining on the lease at the end of the mortgage term If the lease has less than 85 years remaining, then the maximum LTV is capped at 75%Minimum Ownership
6 months minimum ownership requiredNo First Time Buyers.
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Day 1 remortgage accepted on the following basis: -
• Lending can be based on current property value – if verified works have been carried out and evidence provided. If not, the loan will be assessed at the initial purchase price
• Maximum 75% LTV
• Standard pricing to apply
• Customer(s) to be on the voters roll for residential applications
• Not available for New-build purchases – defined as properties that are less than two years old (from the date of practical construction) which have not been lived in.
Permanent rights to reside and remain
Yes - (unless Ex-Pat).Tier 2 Visa - on a case by case basis, Tier 2 Visa’s can be considered on case merit. Subject to product loading.
EU Citizens
Applications submitted from 1st January 2021 where the applicant is an EU citizen they must provide a valid permanent residence document or evidence that settled or pre-settled status has been granted under the EU Settlement Scheme. This can be in the form of a letter from the Home Office confirming their settlement status or a Residence Card.
Settled status is awarded to EU citizens that can evidence a minimum of 5 years’ continuous residence in the UK, whereas pre-settled status applies to those who have not resided in the UK for 5 years. Those awarded pre-settled statuses can apply for settled status once the 5-year residence requirement can be met.
Ex-Patriates
NoNew Builds
New Build houses max 85% LTVNew Build Flats max 75% LTV
Renovation/conversion max 70% LTV
Credit Score
NoRental Calculation
Use the lender calculator for the accurate result: –
Kent Reliance Rental Calculator
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Non-portfolio landlords: – please visit the Kent Reliance for intermediaries website to use their online calculator when the minimum ICR (Interest Cover Ratio) is not met, as they have flexibility to underwrite a case against clients individual borrowing.
Standard property
Limited company – 125% Rental cover
Personal ownership – 140% Rental cover
HMO/MUB
Limited company – 140% Rental cover
Personal ownership – 175% Rental cover
Variable, two and three-year fixed
The higher of… +1.55% or 5.50%
Five-year fixed – Initial pay rate
Remortgages with no additional borrowing
(excluding refinancing from bridging or commercial loans)
Initial pay rate – +1.05%
No minimum stress rate applies
Background portfolio ICR which must be a minimum of 125% ICR at 5.7% pay rate and a maximum of 85% LTV.
Historic CCJ’s & Defaults
Ignored IF - registered more than 3 years ago and satisfied prior to application.Ignored if registered and satisfied prior to 12 months prior to application.
Ignored if less than £300 regardless of date of registration. Must be satisfied prior to application
Valuation Fees
Paid direct to lender at the lender fee scalesMaximum number of applicants
Maximum 4 Applicants. Including SPV Limited CompanyCountries
Will lend in England and Wales.Access
Access to Kent Reliance is direct to lender with 3mc as your payment routeMissed mortgage payments
Missed mortgage payments over 3 years consideredProperty Type / Commercial
HMO's up to 20 beds (Over 8 bed - The client MUST already own a HMO property. Broker must call into Kent Reliance's team to discuss the Valuation options. Kent Reliance can also lend on student lets. Up to 6 flats on 1 title allowed. Available in SPV Ltd Co and individuals.Must own a HMO already if a HMO application.
HMOs (Up to 20 beds) and MUFBs up to 10 bedrooms/ units – properties with 7 or more beds/units will be valued on a commercial basis
Up to 80% LTV to £3m on 1-6 bedrooms/units
First-time landlord options available on 1-6 bedrooms/units
Up to 80% LTV to £1.5m on 7-10 bedrooms/units
Location
Will lend in England and Wales.Type of Credit Search conducted at AIP stage
Soft foot print, hard foot print upon full applicationPortfolio Landlords
Portfolio Landlords Accepted
Background Portfolio Requirements
– Background portfolio ICR which must be a minimum of 125% ICR at 5.7% pay rate and a maximum of 85% LTV.
Portfolio Landlord Criteria
– No limit on the amount of lending with One Savings Bank
– No limit on the size of existing portfolio with other lenders
Additional Document Requirements
– Portfolio Schedule – All cases
– Business Plan – All cases
– Asset & Liability Statement – All cases
* Lender will accept client versions so long as covers the lenders minimum requirements