How is my [UK] bank calculating mortgage porting affordability?

Do you need to qualify when porting a mortgage?

Unfortunately, depending on both your lender’s standards and the circumstances of your new mortgage, there are other situations when you might not qualify to port your mortgage. For instance, porting can also depend on the interest rate you’ve been paying on your current house.

Can I port my mortgage if I earn less?

Whether your circumstances have changed

On the flip side, if your income has dropped or you’ve had credit problems since you took out your mortgage, there’s a chance mortgage porting might not be a viable option, as your lender might tell you that you no longer meet their eligibility requirements.

Can I port my mortgage to a more expensive property?

If you’re buying a more expensive property your lender may not allow you to port your mortgage, as you may be close to the maximum they’re willing to lend you. Secondly, the additional amount may have to be put onto another mortgage, which may involve fees and a different rate.

Do you need a downpayment to port a mortgage?

Porting a mortgage simply means transferring your current mortgage, including the current rate and term, to a new property that you are planning to purchase. No new down payment is required.

What happens if you want to move house with a mortgage?

The answer is your mortgage is secured on your current property. When you move your legal representative will pay off your current mortgage in full. You will need to start a new mortgage if you are buying a new property, and you still need to borrow to do so.

How do blended mortgage rates work?

The term “blended mortgage” refers to the blending of your existing mortgage’s fixed interest rate with a lower interest rate being offered on a new mortgage amount. You still only have one mortgage, but you’ve agreed to blend your current interest rate with the current market’s interest rate.

Can you port a mortgage from one province to another?

A. Transferring, or porting a mortgage, means taking your existing mortgage (along with the current rates and terms) from one property and transferring it to another. You’re only allowed to transfer a mortgage if you’re buying a new property at the same time that you’re selling the current one.