Help to Buy
The key to an affordable move
Whether you are a first time buyer, or want to move to your next home, Help to Buy makes things possible. Help to Buy is made up of two schemes – an ‘equity loan’ where the government will loan you up to 20% of the value of your new home and a ‘mortgage guarantee’ where lenders will be able to offer competitive mortgage rates for those who have only a 5% deposit.
Here's how it works on a £200k home
Help to Buy Option 1 - Equity Loan
- You only need a 5% deposit
- Available for new build homes
- Available to first-time buyers and existing homeowners (who have sold their home)
- The government will lend you up to 20% of the value of the new property
- You will own 100% of your home
- Equity loan is interest free for 5 years
Help to Buy Option 2 - ISA
- Raise the deposit on your first home faster
- Save up to £200 per month and the government will add an extra 25% - a £50 bonus for every £200 you save
- To a maximum amount of £3,000 per person
How do I pay off the Government loan?
You won’t be charged loan fees for the first 5 years of owning your home. In the 6th year, you’ll be charged a fee of 1.75% of the loan’s value. After this, the fee will increase every year for up to 20 years. The increase is worked out by using the Retail Prices Index plus 1%.
