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MORTGAGE BORROWING LIMITS IN SCOTLAND

Mortgage borrowing limits in Scotland, mortgage tie in periods, redemption penalties in Scotland. Mortgage advice, information and guides from mortgage advisors based in Scotland.

At Scotland Mortgages, we know mortgage brokers who can advise you about mortgage borrowing limits in Scotland, mortgage tie in periods, redemption penalties and help arrange competitive equity release mortgages for house purchase, buy to let, and other purposes even with bad or poor credit ratings. Organising a mortgage in Scotland is not the same as arranging a mortgage or remortgage in England or Wales. So it is important that you talk to Mortgage brokers who understand the mortgage system in Scotland to get the most competitive interest rates.

For people who are employed on a PAYE basis, most mortgage lenders will calculate the maximum size of a mortgage or remortgage based on your salary.

If you are taking out a mortgage on your own, most lenders will offer you a mortgage of up to three times your salary. In the case of a joint mortgage application, the maximum offer is usually either:
  • Up to three times the larger salary, plus one times the other salary, or
  • Up to two and a half times the combined salaries.
For example, if Mr Smith is earning £40,000 per annum and his wife or partner earns £20,000 then they could expect to borrow either:
  • 3 x £40,000 + £20,000 = £140,000, or
  • 2.5 x £60,000 = £150,000
When working out mortgage borrowing limits, your salary is usually defined as being your full basic salary plus 100% of any guaranteed bonuses or 50% of regular bonuses/over-time payments. Before applying the multiples shown above the mortgage lender will deduct from your salary the annual payments to any existing loans, but if a loan finishes within the next year it will normally be ignored.

Even higher salary multiples are allowed by some lenders, subject to affordability calculations. Mortgages of up to four times salary are not uncommon these days, and some will even go as high as five times salary for certain occupations.

Whatever mortgage borrowing limits you are offered, it is very important to ensure you can afford the monthly mortgage repayments. You need to consider your current situation, and also whether your repayments would still be affordable in the future if interest rates were to rise.

A qualified mortgage adviser can help you decide sensible levels of mortgage borrowing, taking into account the mortgage borrowing limits being offered coupled with your present requirements and the likely impact of any future rises in interest rates. If you would like to know more, just complete our mortgage enquiry form and we will arrange for a mortgage specialist to contact you.