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Darlington Building Society Cuts Foreign Currency Mortgage Rates
Darlington Building Society has reduced rates across its residential foreign currency mortgage range by up to 30 basis points. The changes are effective immediately and apply to selected two-year and five-year fixed-rate products.
The rate reductions follow Darlington’s recent decision to increase the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) on its foreign currency range to 90%. This move is intended to enhance options for brokers working with more specialist cases, including those involving overseas income.
Headline rate reductions include a two-year fixed-rate foreign currency mortgage at 80% LTV now at 5.39%, reduced by 20 basis points, and a two-year fixed-rate at 90% LTV now at 5.79%, reduced by 30 basis points. The five-year fixed-rate foreign currency mortgage at 80% LTV is now 5.39%, reduced by 20 basis points, and at 90% LTV is 5.79%, reduced by 30 basis points.
Darlington’s foreign currency mortgage proposition is designed for borrowers whose income is paid in an overseas currency. It can support a range of scenarios, including expats returning to the UK, foreign nationals purchasing property, and clients whose circumstances may not fit mainstream criteria. The Society accepts 16 major currencies and uses a manual underwriting approach for complex cases.
These changes apply to both purchase and remortgage business. The adjustments may be relevant for letting agents and inventory clerks working with landlords or tenants who have overseas income or are involved in cross-border property transactions.
Source: Mortgage Strategy