Increased Competition Spurs New Buy-to-Let Lending Options

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Increased Competition Spurs New Buy-to-Let Lending Options

Recent weeks have seen a shift in the UK buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage market, with increased lender competition and lower swap rates contributing to downward pressure on mortgage pricing. This has resulted in a wider range of options for landlords and investors reviewing their borrowing strategies.

Lenders have responded to ongoing economic uncertainty and regulatory reforms by introducing new products, reducing rates, and enhancing existing offerings. Several lenders have launched limited-edition products and made changes to their BTL ranges:

• ModaMortgages has introduced a limited-edition BTL range with new fixed-fee options, including 7% fee and fixed-fee choices of £7,499 and £9,999. These are available on two- and five-year products up to 75% loan to value (LTV) for both individual and limited company landlords. Single dwelling five-year fixed rates start from 4.74% with a 7% product fee, while HMO or multi-unit freehold block equivalents are priced at 4.84%.

• Rely has added a limited-edition range for landlords with 11 or more properties, featuring rates up to 40 basis points lower than comparable standard products. Two- and five-year options with a 5% fee are available up to 75% LTV, with rates starting at 3.92% for a two-year fixed and 5.18% for a five-year fixed.

• Aldermore has launched limited-edition BTL products priced at 0.2% below its core range. For single residential investment properties, two-year fixed 75% LTV options are available at 5.89% with a £1,999 fee or 6.09% fee-free. Portfolio landlords can access similar options at 5.84% with a £1,999 fee or 6.04% fee-free.

• Fleet Mortgages has reintroduced fixed-fee and zero-fee five-year fixed options across its HMO/MUFB BTL range. These include a fixed £1,499 fee, five-year fixed up to 75% LTV with £1,000 cashback at 5.99%, and a zero-fee, five-year fixed up to 75% LTV with £1,000 cashback at 6.09%.

• Molo has reduced rates by up to 12 basis points across its standard and specialist BTL ranges. Standard BTL rates now start from 3.09% for a two-year fixed with a 6.5% product fee and 4.87% for a five-year fixed with a 7% fee. Specialist BTL rates, covering holiday lets, HMOs, MUFBs, and new-builds, start from 3.19% for a two-year fixed with a 6.5% fee and 4.97% for a five-year fixed with a 7% fee.

• Tipton and Coseley Building Society has cut selected expat and limited company BTL rates by up to 0.3%. Expat BTL rates now start from 5.44%, with a two-year fixed at 5.69% and a new five-year fixed at 5.64%. Limited company BTL rates now start from 4.69%.

• Coventry has reduced all fixed rate products in its BTL range by up to 20 basis points, including a five-year fixed limited company remortgage product at 5.1% up to 75% LTV with a £1,999 product fee for properties with an EPC rating of A-C.

• Skipton International has launched limited company lending for expat landlords.

These developments provide letting agents and inventory clerks with updated information on mortgage options available to landlords, which may impact client decisions and property management strategies.