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Wednesday 22nd October 2008

Dear Intermediary

With market conditions looking more challenging for the economy in general and likely to worsen in 2009, we have had to review our criteria and pricing at this time to enable us to provide you sustainable products in a highly volatile market.  We will continue to review market conditions in the coming months to ensure we act prudently in the products we offer.

In consideration of the above we will be making the following changes on Friday 24th October 2008, to our new 4308 range: 

Summary of Changes

Product

  • FTB Removed, but FTB+ remains

Rates

  • All fixed rates removed across the range
  • All discount and reversionary rates have been increased

Maximum LTVs

  • Full Status – Near Prime, Ultralight, Light and Light2Medium - 75%; and Medium - 60%
  • Self Employed – FTB+, Near Prime+, Near Prime and Ultralight - 75% and Light, Light2Medium and Medium - 60%
  • Northern Ireland is 70%

Arrears, CCJs and Defaults

Arrears CCJs Defaults
FTB+ 0 in 24 0 in 36 0 in 24
Near Prime+ 0 in 24 0 in 36 Unchanged
Near Prime 0 in 12 0 in 24 1 in 24/0 in 12
Ultralight Up-to-date/1 in 12 Unchanged 1 in 12
Light Unchanged Unchanged 2 in 12
Light2Medium 2 in 12/1 in 3 3 in 24 3 in 12
Medium 3 in 12/1 in 3 4 in 24 4 in 12


Valuations

  • Minimum property valuation £100,000
  • Maximum property valuation £1,500,000 in London and South East, £1,000,000 for the rest of UK
Up to 60% LTV Up to 65% LTV Up to 70% LTV Up to 75% LTV
Private converted flats and private houses with flat roofs Y Y Y Y
Acceptable non-traditional properties (Wimpey No Fines - 75%) Y Y N/A
Flats above acceptable commercial uses Y N/A
Ex-Local Authority/RTB flats and maisonettes Y N/A

Full details can be found on the attached Product Guide, Click here.

Pipeline Arrangements

The following rules will apply to managing pipeline business:

New Applications

We need fully packaged cases for the 4108 range in our offices by close of business on Friday 24th October 2008. To speed up processing of your cases you must ensure your packs meet the minimum submission standards. Packs not meeting minimum standards will be returned to you, this will also apply to any existing unworked packs.
 
Minimum pack requirements are:

  • Fully signed and completed Mortgage Application form
  • Addendum form (where Generic Application forms are used)
  • Copy of IDOL submission form and/or IDOL reference number
  • Satisfactory Know Your Customer (KYC)
  • Proof of last 12 months mortgage payment if not shown on IDOL
  • Proof of Residency for last 12 months (if not on Voters Roll)
  • Proof of income (if required)
  • Credit search if IDOL decision is not required (i.e. semi commercial case)
  • Valuation report (plus 4 photos)

If cases are submitted to an onsite underwriter please be aware of their availability on Friday 24th October 2008 ensuring that full packs are submitted either before or by this deadline.

Pre-Offer

All cases that have been submitted on the 4108 range will need to be offered by Friday 31st October 2008.  If cases on the 4108 range are not offered by this date they will be subject to criteria, rates and fees prevailing at the time, and will need to be reassessed via IDOL if you want them to proceed.

Post-Offer
 
All cases submitted on the 4108 range or previous will be honoured on present terms, however, if the offer period expires and customers still wish to proceed with the loan, the reoffer will be subject to criteria, rates and fees prevailing at the time.  

There will be no exception to these rules

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your National Account Manager, Business Development Manager or the Sales Liaison Team on 0845 610 6560.

We apologise for the short timelines in announcing these changes and the disruption this may cause to your business. We hope you appreciate that exceptional market conditions make these changes necessary.

Kind regards

 

 

-

Mark Snape
Sales Director Packager Channel

 

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