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Use a Deposit Boost to build a deposit from a loved one's home

Add to your savings or create a house deposit from scratch with help from a loved one. They’ll unlock money from their property to gift to you as a deposit.

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Suitable for buyers, movers & remortgagers

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Build a deposit from scratch

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Required the support of a loved one

How does it work?

A Deposit Boost involves two separate mortgages. The first is taken out by a loved one against their own property in order to unlock some money. This can be done using an interest- only retirement mortgage, so monthly payments are kept low, or through a standard remortgage.

The proceeds are given to you as a gifted deposit, and we’ll arrange your mortgage. With a larger deposit you could increase your budget, and also access lower interest rates. On average our Deposit Boost customers will save £17,000 in interest alone over a 5-year period.

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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 before applying for a Deposit Boost

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What are the benefits?

Buy a home of your own sooner

On average, it takes almost 10 years to save up for a house fund. With a loved one helping to top up your deposit, you can get on the property ladder quicker.

Access lower interest rates

With a larger house deposit, lenders will typically offer you lower interest rates as you present less of a risk to them. This means over the course of your mortgage, you could pay significantly less in interest to your lender.

Your Booster can support without using cash

As the gifted deposit is unlocked from your Booster’s property, they don’t need to use cash savings, or draw down on pensions or investments.

Your Booster isn't a guarantor

As the two mortgages are separate, there’s no link between you and your Booster financially. They are responsible for their mortgage, and you yours. If either of you missed repayments, the other party is not liable.

Your Booster may reduce their IHT liability

Because your Booster is releasing money from their estate to gift to you earlier in your life, your Booster’s future inheritance tax liability could be reduced.

Risks and considerations

Debt against the Booster's home

As with any mortgage, there is a risk of repossession if the Booster’s monthly repayments are missed. We carefully assess affordability to mitigate this risk.

Your Booster must own at least 50% of their home

Boosters with an existing mortgage have fewer choices available to them, particularly if they are close to retirement. As a minimum, they will need to have paid off at least 50% of their mortgage.

Your Booster will need to prove affordability

As the Deposit Boost is a mortgage product, Boosters will need to pass a credit check and prove affordability. If they are overcommitted with existing borrowing and outgoings, or their income isn't sufficient, they may not be eligible.

Your Booster will have no legal rights to the property

As a Deposit Boost involves two separate mortgages, your Booster will not be a co-owner of the property. If your loved ones are interested in contributing to your house deposit in return for equity in the home, explore Deposit Loan instead.

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The application process

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Make a Tembo plan

In under 10-minutes we’ll check your eligibility for a Deposit Boost mortgage as well as our other buying schemes. Plus you’ll get a personalised mortgage 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 Deposit Boost and any other schemes. Bring along your Booster so we can answer their questions too.

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Apply for a mortgage

Your dedicated advisor will undertake full affordability with you & your Booster, and prepare an application with your chosen lender. As part of the application process, we’ll help to arrange for your Booster to get Independent Legal Advice.

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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. Your case manager will be on hand all the way through to move in day!

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