10/07/2023
New Mortgage Charter encourages lenders to provide you with more supportđĄď¸
Banks and Building Societies have been encouraged by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to offer more flexibility if you are finding it difficult to make mortgage payments. Mortgage lenders, the FCA, the Government as well as organisations such as UK Finance and the Building Societies Association have come together to provide you with a new Charter to give you reassurance and support through these tough times. They are committed to implementing this new Charter as soon as possible.
Lenders have an extensive range of measures they have agreed to, to help you if youâre finding it difficult. Lenders donât want to repossess your home; repossession is either a last resort or when it is in your financial interest.
Under the new Charter, lendersâ promises include:
đšHelping and guiding you if youâre worried about your mortgage repayments without it affecting your credit file.
đšSupporting you in switching to a new mortgage deal at the end of your existing fixed rate without needing another affordability check, if youâre up to up to date with payments.
đšProviding timely information to help you plan if youâre approaching the end of your current deal.
đšOffering you tailored support if youâre struggling, such as extending your term to reduce your payments, with the option to go back to your original term within six months. A range of other options are available depending on your circumstances such as switching to interest-only payments for six months, temporary payment deferral or part interest, part repayment.
đšYou wonât be forced to leave your home without your consent, within a year from your first missed payment, and only in exceptional circumstances.
đšFrom 10 July, if youâre approaching the end of a fixed rate deal, you will have the option to secure a new deal up to six months ahead. You can also request a better like-for-like deal thatâs available with your lender up until your new term starts.
I am here to help you with any mortgage payment concerns you have. If you are currently in arrears, I can work with your lender to get the support you need.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.