Rising Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates Threaten Property Investors
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 15
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What happened
Landlords who utilized short-term bridging finance to purchase properties with plans to refinance are facing potential financial shortfalls. This situation is occurring as buy-to-let mortgage rates have climbed significantly and lender stress testing has become more stringent.
From propertywire.com
Why it matters
The increase in rates and stricter lending criteria is making planned exit strategies difficult for investors. Lodestone's director noted that investors who treated refinancing as a certainty are now facing difficulties.
From propertywire.com
Who's involved
- LodestoneProvides lending and brokerage services in property finance.
- Roxton WealthProvides financial advisory and mortgage brokerage services.
- TABProvides lending and brokerage services in property finance.
- Nouran MoustafaFinancial adviser who quantified the financial impact of rising stress rates.
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The entities involved
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Lodestone
Canadian back-office operations services firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia
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Roxton Wealth
UK financial advisory and mortgage brokerage firm
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TAB
company in the Czech Republic
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