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HIGHER LENDING CHARGE

  • Higher lending charges explained

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    A Higher Lending Charge (HLC), also known as a Mortgage Indemnity Guarantee (MIG), is a fee that some lenders in the UK mortgage market charge when the amount you borrow is high compared to the property’s value. Specifically, this charge is typically applied when the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio exceeds a certain threshold, often around 75-80%.… Read more

  • Explaining higher lending charges

    Higher Lending Charges (HLC), also known as Mortgage Indemnity Guarantees (MIG) or Mortgage Indemnity Premiums (MIP), are additional fees that may be applied by lenders in the UK when borrowers take out a mortgage with a high loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. Here’s an in-depth explanation of what HLCs are, how they work, and their implications for… Read more