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Whether you're an existing customer or a first-time buyer, compare the best mortgage interest rates from Platform (a.k.a The Co-operative Bank for Intermediaries) with our tool below. To see what rate you could be offered, create a free Tembo recommendation.

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What type of mortgages does Platform Mortgages offer?

Platform Mortgages offers a small range of mortgages, including standard fixed-rate and tracker mortgages for first-time buyers, home movers, remortgagers and buy-to-let customers. They also offer cashback mortgages, where you'll receive a lump sum of money when you take out the mortgage, which can help to cover costs like the product fee. However, they do not offer as many schemes for first-time buyers, particularly those with smaller deposits.

Please note, Platform is an intermediary mortgage lender, so you have to go through a broker like us to apply to their products. As with any provider, whether Platform is the best mortgage lender for you depends on your affordability and unique circumstances, what mortgage products you're eligible for, and what the market is currently like. Our award-winning team here at Tembo can help you navigate these factors to ensure you get the best mortgage deal for you.

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How much could I borrow from Platform Mortgages?

Like most mortgage lenders, Platform Mortgages offers a range of mortgage products with different eligibility criteria. How much you could borrow for a mortgage depends on which products you're eligible for, your household income and deposit, and other factors like your credit score, employment type, and outgoings. But typically you can borrow between 4-4.5 times your income. Although you may be able to borrow up to 5.5x if you have an LTV of 85% or less, and have an annual household income of at least £75,000.

By creating a free Tembo recommendation, you can see what you could be offered for a mortgage by Platform and other providers without applying.

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Can I make overpayments on a Platform mortgage?

Yes, you can make overpayments on a Platform mortgage, but restrictions may apply. If you have a residential mortgage, you can overpay by 10% of your outstanding loan balance per year. Paying anything above the allotted amount could see you being hit by an Early Repayment Charge (ERC).

Platform, now known as The Co-operative Bank for Intermediaries, have made a name for taking an ethical and socially-conscious approach to lending. However, they don't offer a huge range of specialist mortgages such as guarantor schemes, so might not be the right fit for borrowers who need an affordability boost.

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Are Platform Mortgages a good lender?

When it comes to service, Platform Mortgages comes pretty middle of the road, coming 8th out of 15 mortgage providers reviewed by Which?. Platform is also a subsidiary of The Co-operative Bank, which has a strong 4.2 out of 5 star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews. However, they offer fairly average mortgage rates, and do not have the range of specialist mortgages offered by other lenders. For this reason, they may not be the right fit for borrowers who need a bit more help to get on the ladder due to credit issues, complicated incomes or affordability hurdles.

Plus, as an intermediary-only lender you can't deal with them directly. Instead, you have to use a mortgage broker, like us.

Does Platform Mortgages offer guarantor mortgages?

No, Platform Mortgages does not offer guarantor mortgages, although they do accept gifted deposits. So your family member could give you a non-refundable cash gift to help boost your deposit size, or use a Deposit Boost to unlock money from their home.

It can be difficult to know which lenders offer guarantor mortgages and which one is best for you and your family, as this depends on your unique affordability and what schemes you're eligible for. Working with a mortgage broker like Tembo who specialises in family-assisted mortgages can help you navigate lenders' different eligibility criteria and find the best deal for you from across the market.

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