New part and part interest only mortgages launched today will be available up to 75% LTV, with a maximum of 50% on an interest only basis and the remainder on a capital and repayment basis.
The Society previously offered interest only mortgages up to 50% LTV.
New deals include a two year fixed rate interest only mortgage at 2.39%, a five year fixed rate interest only mortgage at 2.99%, and a two year discounted rate interest only mortgage at 2.35%.
All come with a free valuation, fees assisted legal services and a £999 fee.
Jeremy Duncombe, Director at L&G Mortgage Club, said:
“Many customers have been affected by changes to interest only criteria post-MMR, and it’s great to see Leeds Building Society continue their programme of innovation by making these changes.
“Giving the flexibility of selecting part and part will allow borrowers to benefit from lower rates than they may be trapped on, therefore driving more remortgage business and effectively giving borrowers a pay rise.”
Martin Richardson, Leeds Building Society’s General Manager – Business Development, said:
“We’re offering borrowers who are currently on full interest only an opportunity to remortgage and benefit from the flexibility of starting to pay down their loan in a manageable way.
“There will be many borrowers who took out interest only loans at the peak of their popularity in the mid-2000s, some of whom may have an endowment shortfall or have yet to reduce the original amount of their loan.
“Our part and part deals provide borrowers with the ability to start reducing the capital they owe, without the payment shock of moving to a full repayment mortgage.
“As a responsible lender, we assess affordability for all borrowers on the basis of a full capital repayment mortgage.
“This proposition will be attractive to a wide range of customers and is not restricted based on minimum income requirements.
“Part and part may also appeal to high net worth borrowers who are looking to use an interest only mortgage as part of a wider investment strategy.”
