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Shared ownership is where you buy a proportion of a property from a local authority or housing association – usually with the assistance of a mortgage – and rent the remaining part.
Normally you start off with buying 25% to 50% of the property, increasing to 75% or even 100% (if the housing association allows it) over time. This process, of buying a small amount of your property and then buying another stake later, is sometimes referred to as 'staircasing'.
The combined mortgage payment and rent of a shared ownership property should be less than the mortgage payment you may have faced had you secured a mortgage on the whole property (less your deposit). Therefore, this type of mortgage is suitable for those on lower income and are unable to get onto the housing ladder in the usual way.
Another advantage of shared ownership is that you don't have to provide so much of a deposit, which is why this type of scheme is popular with first-time buyers.
You only need to put up a percentage (normally 10% to 20%) of the stake in the property you are taking. So, if you were taking a 50% stake in a property worth £150,000, for instance, a 10% deposit represents £7,500, as opposed to the £15,000 if you were to buy the property outright with the help of a 90% LTV mortgage.
However, not all mortgage lenders allow shared ownership mortgages. Where they are offered, most lenders will generally let you choose from their full product range, although some may have products specifically for shared ownership.
A mortgage broker can help you find the right lender for your shared ownership mortgage. Find out how a mortgage broker could help you.
(List correct as of 11.02.2020)
Some of these lenders may have additional criteria and can be quite small building societies. Smaller lenders may restrict their mortgage business to certain postcodes or areas, with others being limited to customers working in certain professions.
Our mortgage calculator helps you to see how much your mortgage might cost you each month.
Our how much can I borrow calculator gives you a range of how much a lender might consider lending you under a mortgage. This calculation is only an indication only.
Read our How much can I borrow for a mortgage guide to find out more about what can impact your potential sum of borrowing.
Housing associations or house builders will often have special arrangements with a mortgage lender, giving you access to exclusive shared ownership mortgage deals.
Disclaimer: This information is intended solely to provide guidance and is not financial advice. Moneyfacts will not be liable for any loss arising from your use or reliance on this information. If you are in any doubt, Moneyfacts recommends you obtain independent financial advice.
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A mortgage broker specialises in finding mortgage lenders who will meet your needs for a mortgage. They do this by providing you with advice and recommending the mortgages most suitable for you. They will then manage completing your mortgage application.
Should I use a mortgage broker?
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