Notices

Rate changes following Bank of England decision to decrease its Bank Rate by 0.25% to 4.75% on 7 November 2024. Find out more

Savings: Interest rates for Windfall Bond and Tracker Savings Bond will decrease by 0.25% from 1 December 2024. We will be writing to all customers individually to confirm the new rates.
Mortgages: Tracker mortgages will change on 25 December 2024 and we will write to customers individually with revised payment details where the new rate exceeds the minimum rate (or ‘floor’) already applying to their mortgage.
(Notice updated 08/11)
Online Service update. Due to planned essential maintenance, our Online Service will not be available between the hours of 8:00 am until 6:00 pm on the 15 December. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

5.49% Expat 5 Year Fixed Rate to 31/01/2030 (XF0896)

Initial interest rate	Current follow on rate	Overall cost for comparison	Repayment or Interest-Only?	Max % Loan to Value (LTV)	Product fees	Additional benefits
5.49% Expat 5 Year Fixed Rate to 31/01/2030 (XF0896)
5.49%	8.94%	7.7%APRC	Interest-Only	70%	£0~

Key things to bear in mind

Purpose - Expat applications for Product Switch and Further Advance
Loan to Value - 70%
Fixed Rate end date - 31/01/2030
Application fee - £125 for Further Advance. £0 for Product Switches
Legal fees - £100 minimum for Further Advance applications
Valuation Fees - £0
^~Product Fee - £0 for Further Advance and Product Switch
Early Repayment Charges - 5% until 31/01/2026, 4% until 31/01/2027, 3% until 31/01/2028, 2% until 31/01/2029, 1% until 31/01/2030
Maximum loan - No maximum
Minimum Loan - £2,000 for further advance. No minimum for product switches
Cost for comparison - 7.7% APRC.

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Identification

Only applicable for further advance applications -

We carry out an electronic ID check on all applicants. If this fails you will need to provide us with ID documents.

For Expat clients, we also require:

Certified copy of UK Passport
Certified Proof of address (Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Credit card Statement, Driving Licence)
A certified copy of any ID card for the applicant’s country of residence if one is issued, and a resident’s permit / Visa
Employers / Accountants reference to confirm physical home address.

Bank statements

Only applicable for further advance applications - Buy to Let applicants are normally required to have an existing UK mortgage. We carry out an electronic credit check on all applicants which may show the performance of these. If this fails to show their existing mortgage(s), 12 months proof of conduct is required. To speed up our underwriting, you can provide this on submission.