Buy-to-Let Mortgage for Bad Credit

Bad Credit Buy-To-Let Mortgages

Our Buy-to-Let (BTL) mortgage supports expanding landlords from all backgrounds, including those with a poor credit history. Many property investors will likely struggle to attain a buy-to-let mortgage with bad credit on the high street. But with our commitment to flexibility, we’re able to serve investors with a range of potential financial issues to their name.

Having a poor credit history will not automatically prevent you from accessing our BTL mortgages, and we’re happy to hear from those who may have CCJs, IVAs, bankruptcies and more on their records.

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How are our buy-to-let mortgages available to those with bad credit?

Across our products, we assess applicants with the real financial world in mind. We understand how the wider economy can take a toll on your finances or business, and we feel this shouldn’t derail your property investment plans
Our mortgage underwriting process focuses on a case in its entirety. Meaning, affordability isn’t just assessed on rental income, but also overall A&L, accessible wealth, and any surplus income available to cover ongoing costs
Our buy-to-let mortgage for bad credit can take advantage of many unique tools to boost your ICR. This includes top slicing, and rolled up or deferred interest payment plans
The mortgages are split into four tiers, with tiers 1 & 2 accepting of historic or very minor blips, through to tiers 3 and 4 specifically designed for those with more complicated backgrounds, and more adverse credit histories. This ranges between missed credit card payments, through to large defaults etc.
We can work with first-time landlords through to experienced professionals. As such, we’re used to seeing “teething issues” in an investor’s initial steps into the market, along with the more complex issues that may afflict seasoned landlords
With diversified funding lines behind us, and a proven track record of delivering loans quickly and efficiently, we have confidence to provide investors with large loans for a range of assets. Our bad credit buy-to-let mortgages can stretch to £10m at up to 75% LTV for investments in holiday lets, unlimited HMOs, and 30-unit MUFBs among others
Our buy-to-let mortgages for bad credit clients have the same term length for our “regular” mortgages – 3 years. They can also present you with the possibility to leave earlier, providing you with optionality despite any poor credit history
Our bad credit buy-to-let mortgages are available for overseas investors – including individuals or companies. We’re aware of all the red tape that foreign nationals may have faced in trying to access the UK market. We can adapt to overcome these issues where needed.

Calculate your Buy-to-Let mortgage

Find out which MFS mortgage product fits your circumstances. Use our free calculator to estimate your max. loan amount and how much you would need to pay back. It’s easy to operate, quick and you can adjust your numbers any time. Play around and adjust your figures to different circumstances. Our tool will update the product suitable for you. Do feel free to then get in touch to discuss your circumstances in detail.

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5 simple steps away from your Buy-to-Let mortgage for bad credit

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Step 1: Loan Enquiry & Indicative Terms

To get your buy-to-let mortgage application going, with or without bad credit, you’ll need to send an initial inquiry through. This can be done over the phone, online, or via email. One of our underwriters will be in touch to gather some initial details from you and provide an indicative tier you’ll likely fall into. They’ll also go through the loan size, and applicable rate. We vow to respond to all enquiries within 4 hours.

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Step 2: Underwrite & Issue DIP

If you’re happy to progress, we’ll require a bit of paperwork from you covering your background and the investment. We’ll then issue “credit approved terms” in the form of a Decision in Principle (DIP). This will be verified by our Credit Committee who will consider your bad credit for the buy-to-let mortgage. DIPs are usually issued in less than 24 hours.

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Step 3: Valuation

Once the DIP has been signed, and the valuation and admin fees are paid, we will get the property (or properties) valued. This will be handled by our underwriters, who will work with the valuers involved and verify the security details. This is all usually instructed within 24 hours of fees being cleared.

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Step 4: Legal Documentation

These buy-to-let mortgages for those with bad credit will then be reviewed by the legal teams. The solicitors will comb through the details, issue contracts, and move the case towards the final stages. We have an internal panel dedicated to assessing every bad credit buy-to-let mortgage claim, and you’ll be kept in the loop throughout the process. We only use firms we know and trust, and we move quickly to wrap things up.

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Step 5: Loan Drawn Down

As we dot the I’s and cross the T’s, and you agree to all the details, we can deliver funding that’ll be put towards your BTL investment. Funding can be issued in as little as a week from enquiry, even where a poor credit history is involved.

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Contact Us

Speak to one of our underwiters or BDMs on the phone, via chat or email about your case, however complex it might be. We will try our best to say yes to you, instead of finding a reason to say no.

Chat to our Buy-To-Let Team:

Email: info@mfsbtl.com

Phone: +44 (0)20 7060 5678

Chat to our Business Development Managers:

Email: brokers@mfsuk.com

Phone: +44 (0)20 7060 1234

Buy-To-Let Mortgages for Bad Credit

All you need to know:

How do specialist mortgages work?Can I get a mortgage when I have adverse credit?What is the deposit for bad credit Buy-to-Let mortgages?What is bad credit?Am I eligible?Do mortgages for those with bad credit cost more?Is a credit check necessary?When is bad credit too bad to get a Buy-to-Let mortgage?How much can I borrow with adverse credit?Options for an exit strategy

How do specialist mortgages work?

A BTL mortgage provides landlords with funds to invest in a property that is let out to a 3rd party in return for rental income. Typically, this includes single persons, families, student housing, a short-term let like an Airbnb, and more.

Most buy-to-let mortgages are interest-only; meaning you pay monthly interest on the amount. The capital borrowed at the start needs to be paid off at the end of the term.

This is usually done through a range of exit strategies, including the selling of the property, using savings to pay off the debt, or arranging long-term finance with another lender.

Can I get a mortgage when I have adverse credit?

Our BTL finance caters for clients with adverse credit. Meaning we can take into account:

Missed mortgage or credit card payments
Personal loan payments
County Court Judgments (CCJs) & Defaults
Bankruptcy/defaults/Debt Relief Orders (DRO)

Every one of our cases is assessed on its own merits. We will never dismiss a case without giving it a fair hearing first.

What is the deposit for bad credit Buy-to-Let mortgages?

Regardless of your circumstances you can apply for BTL finance if you have at least a 25% deposit. Our products have four tiers to suit investors with a range of backgrounds and financial circumstances. Including missed payments, bankruptcies, and CCJs.

What is bad credit?

Bad credit is a broad term used to define a person who has struggled to pay their bills on time in the past. In the UK, a person’s credit history is monitored and assessed through 3 main credit reference agencies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. While each has its own scaling system, generally, the closer your score is to zero, the worse your credit rating.

Buy-to-Let mortgages can be hard to obtain for those with bad credit. Lenders may fear those with a poor credit history will not be able to cover their debts in the future, making it a risky investment.

For that reason, bad credit Buy-to-Let mortgages are forms of specialised finance specifically catered to those with imperfect backgrounds.

Am I eligible?

We will often issue funding to borrowers with adverse credit and less-than-perfect backgrounds. For instance, we may provide bad credit Buy-to-Let mortgages to those who have opened new financial accounts recently, or have a debt relief order at play – both of which would dent your credit score.

Do mortgages for those with bad credit cost more?

At MFS, we’re open to issuing Buy-to-Let mortgages to bad credit clients. But, to reflect the added risk, the interest rates involved may be slightly higher. Those with poor credit histories will likely fit into our Tier 3 and 4 brackets. These tiers factor in borrowers or properties with added complexity, such as:

Large structures
Expats
Foreign nationals, or overseas companies
Complicated financial or corporate setups

Is a credit check necessary?

Across all our products, we always perform a credit check on you to determine eligibility. Credit checks are usually split into “soft” and “hard” checks.

Soft checks are done to see if you may be suitable for a loan. These checks do not affect your credit record. Hard credit checks, once you pay fees and apply, will leave a “footprint” on your credit report to show you have applied for credit. As we progress, hard checks may be required.

When is bad credit too bad to get a Buy-to-Let mortgage?

This will vary from lender to lender. We will assess your case on its specific circumstances, rather than the applicable credit score. We will always do our best to lend, regardless of the difficulties put in front of us.

How much can I borrow with adverse credit?

Generally, with MFS, you can borrow £100k to £10m through our Buy-to-let mortgage for bad credit. The terms will depend on your specific circumstances which will be agreed before the deal progresses.

Options for an exit strategy

Your Buy-to-Let mortgage’s rate and terms will be heavily dependent on your exit strategy, rental income, and background. We will want to understand how you plan to cover the loan, and the timeframe for completion. Often, exit strategies involve long-term refinancing, or the selling of an asset to cover the debt.