Remortgage criteria

Let properties

Nationwide does not remortgage properties that are let.

For let properties, visit The Mortgage Works, Nationwide’s specialist lender, to see their current range of Buy to Let remortgage deals.


Remortgage tolerance

If the new loan is not enough to repay the existing mortgage, a 'tolerance' of up to £500 can be requested by the conveyancer for this purpose only.

The remortgage offer will include a condition instructing the conveyancer how this tolerance can be used. Where the tolerance is used:

  • The case will not need to be reprocessed.
  • A new offer will not need to be issued.
  • The case will not be declined if the maximum affordability or LTV limit is breached.

If the conveyancer requests more than £500, the loan amount will have to be increased, the application reprocessed and a revised offer issued.


Remortgage with no additional borrowing

This refers to clients who have no more than one mortgaged property and are looking to remortgage to Nationwide with no additional borrowing.

The loan amount requested must be less than or equal to the outstanding mortgage balance with the current lender. The product fee can also be added if there is one.


Maximum remortgage LTVs

Application type Maximum LTV
Like for like 95%
With additional borrowing 90%
With repayment of a Help to Buy equity loan 90%
Part and part 85%
With additional background properties 85%
With debt consolidation of paying off a second charge, including non-Help to Buy equity loans 80%
Interest only 75%

For more information and property type restrictions, see our LTV criteria.

Information:

For features and benefits of remortgage you can share with your clients, see our remortgage product page.