Second-charge mortgages

Borrowing more?
Start with your options.

Talk to Steven about raising money against your home, the alternatives and the next step for your circumstances.

Book an initial call

30-minute initial phone call · No initial cost · No obligation

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

When it may be considered

A second loan needs a first look at the alternatives.

MOVA starts with why you need the money and how the whole borrowing arrangement would work.

01

Keeping an existing mortgage

It may be worth comparing where repaying the current mortgage would trigger a charge. The combined cost still needs to be assessed.

02

Funding a planned expense

Discuss the amount, purpose and timing of the borrowing, including whether a smaller or unsecured option could fit.

03

Reviewing affordability

Equity alone is not enough. Both mortgage payments, other commitments, fees and the full repayment term need to be manageable.

The MOVA panel

Second-charge lenders & specialists

  • Pepper Money
  • United Trust Bank
  • West One
  • Together
  • Central Trust
  • Norton Home Loans
  • Rely
  • Brightstar
  • Crystal Specialist Finance
  • Positive Lending
  • Loans Warehouse

Look at the whole picture

Compare the routes before deciding.

01

Your existing lender

A further advance may let you borrow more from your current lender. Ask about the rate, fees and terms.

02

A remortgage

Replacing your mortgage may be another option. Include any early repayment charge and the cost of refinancing the whole balance.

03

Other ways to fund it

Savings, delaying the expenditure or suitable unsecured borrowing may avoid securing additional debt against your home.

Costs and risks

Look beyond the monthly payment.

Compare the total amount repayable, interest, term, fees and early repayment charges. A longer term can increase the overall cost.

Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. Debt consolidation can turn unsecured borrowing into debt secured on your property and may cost more overall.

Your first conversation

Tell Steven what you want to do.

Have an estimate of your property value, current mortgage balance, the amount you want to raise and the purpose of the borrowing. You do not need to have a lender or product in mind.

We will explain how MOVA can help, any specialist introduction required and any applicable fees before you decide to proceed.

Your questions, answered

Understand the commitment.

Does a second charge replace my current mortgage?

No. It sits alongside your first mortgage, so you normally have two secured loans and two repayment commitments.

Is it always cheaper than remortgaging?

No. Compare the combined payments, total amount repayable, fees, term and any charge for leaving the first mortgage. A lower monthly payment can still mean a higher overall cost.

What happens after the initial call?

Steven reviews the borrowing purpose, existing mortgage, equity and affordability, then explains the available next step, evidence, fees and any specialist introduction. A lender must assess and approve the application.

Ready to compare the routes? Start with your current balance, property value, borrowing amount and purpose.

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