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Get a 6x Mortgage with Tembo

Whether you're purchasing a home or remortgaging, you could borrow up to 6 times your household income to increase your borrowing capacity. See if you're eligible by creating a free Tembo plan today.

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Home buyers & remortgagers

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Increase your budget by up to 30%

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Borrowing depends on down payment size

How does it work?

Typically lenders will let you borrow between 4-4.5 times your income for a mortgage. A 6x Mortgage allows home buyers and remortgagers with a 15% or higher deposit or equity to borrow up to 6 times their income, providing that you meet the eligibility criteria.

Say you that between you and your partner, you earn £60,000. With a standard mortgage, you might be able to borrow up to £270,000 from a lender. But with a 6x Mortgage, that increases to £360,000. That's over 30% more!

If you're purchasing a home and you have a deposit between 10%-15% you could still borrow up to 5.5x your income, or up to 5x if you have between 5%-9.99%.

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Why Tembo?

We help buyers, movers and homeowners discover how they could boost their affordability in 3 simple steps. It’s why we’re the UK’s Best Mortgage Broker.

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Things to consider

All mortgages have risks and benefits. Here are some key things you should know about before applying for a 6x Mortgage

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What are the benefits?

Increase your buying budget

A 6x Mortgage can significantly increase the amount you can borrow for a house, boosting your buying or remortgage budget. This could mean you can get on the ladder sooner, afford a more expensive property, or fund home improvements.

Boost your borrowing without a guarantor

If you don’t have a family member or loved one that could help you to increase your borrowing power, a 6x Mortgage offers a solution without external support.

You won't pay an ERC if you move or overpay

If you move house, overpay on your loan or pay off your debt in full using your own funds, you won't pay an Early Repayment Charge (ERCs).

Your rate automatically reduces over time

Your mortgage interest rate can fall over time as your Loan to Value (LTV) decreases. This may mean you don't have to remortgage to benefit from reducing your repayments.

Risks and considerations

You must meet the minimum deposit criteria

To qualify for a mortgage 6x your income, you must have a down payment of 15% or more. For those with deposits between 10-15%, you may be eligible to borrow up to 5.5x your income, or 5x for those with deposits between 5-9.99%.

Poor credit could impact how much you can borrow

If you have a low credit score you may be offered a smaller income multiple.

You cannot buy a new build

You cannot use this scheme to purchase a new-build property

You can only get 5-15 year fixed rate deals

If you only plan to stay in the property for a few years, this scheme might not be suitable.

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The application process

Get into your very own home in 4 simple steps

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Make a Tembo plan

In under 10-minutes we’ll check your eligibility for a 6x Mortgage as well as our other buying schemes. Plus you’ll get a personalised recommendation including interest rates and repayments.

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Talk to an expert

Book a call with our mortgage experts to complete the qualification process, and we’ll cover off any questions you might have about 6x Mortgages and any other schemes.

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Apply for a mortgage

Your dedicated advisor will undertake full affordability checks to prepare the mortgage application. Then we’ll submit it on your behalf!

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Make home happen

During the conveyancing process, we’ll liaise with the seller and your solicitors to ensure a smooth purchase. We’ll also provide a free protection review for your insurance needs.

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You could borrow up to 5.5x your income with just a 5% deposit saved.

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With the help of a loved one’s cash savings, you could get a mortgage with as little as 0% deposit.

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Deposit Boost

Unlock a gifted deposit from a loved one’s property to create a house deposit from scratch or top up your existing deposit.

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