Following the latest Government restrictions introduced on the 5th November, Fleet Mortgages has extended support for individual Landlords that are struggling to make monthly mortgage payments specifically because of Coronavirus.
Eligibility:
If you are newly impacted by Coronavirus and have not previously requested a payment deferral with Fleet Mortgages, you can apply for a 3-month payment deferral until 31st March 2021.
Customers who have already benefitted from deferrals of less than 6 months in total, also have until 31 March 2021 to apply for a further deferral, which must end no later than the 31st July 2021.
Individual customers are eligible to apply for a payment deferral where they have lost income because of the impact of Covid-19. A copy of a Valid AST agreement will be requested in order to confirm that the property is being let in accordance with the terms and conditions of your mortgage.
Payment deferral requests from Limited Companies are not accepted.
Mortgages completed on or after the 19th March 2020 are not eligible for a payment deferral.
What is a payment deferral?
A payment deferral allows a borrower to defer mortgage payments for an agreed period. It is important to remember that you still owe that money and the interest on your mortgage still accrues during a payment deferral. At the end of the payment deferral Fleet Mortgages will contact you to assess your circumstances and agree a repayment plan for the arrears accrued.
How do I apply:
You will need to self-certify that your income has been either directly or indirectly impacted by Covid-19. We will also need a declaration to confirm that your tenant’s income has been impacted by Covid-19. Landlords are expected to pass on this relief to their tenants to ensure that they are supported during the Coronavirus crisis.
If you are a landlord, who owns four or more properties, we will also ask you to complete our standard income and expenditure form. The information you provide will allow us to process your request observing UK Finance guidelines, whilst also ensuring that Fleet Mortgages has the necessary information to consider whether a payment deferral is the most suitable option available to you.
Should I cancel my direct debit?
If a payment deferral is approved, no direct debits will be collected during the agreed period, accordingly, please do not cancel your direct debit.
Cancelling your direct debit prior to a payment deferral being approved, could count as a missed payment and adversely affect your credit rating. A missed payment will also affect your eligibility for a payment deferral.
When will the payment deferral take effect:
Where we can, we’ll start your payment deferral from your next payment. However, if your next payment is due in the next few days, your payment deferral may start the following month. We’ll confirm the details when we write to you confirming your payment deferral. We’ll aim to get back to you as soon as possible, but please allow up to 7 working days from the date you submit your payment deferral application.
During the payment deferral period:
You will not have to make any monthly mortgage payments for a set amount of time, in this case up to three months. Arrears fees will be waived during the payment deferral period.
After the payment deferral ends:
Toward the end of the payment deferral Fleet Mortgage Services will write to you confirming the amount accrued during the deferred period. It is in your interests to repay the deferred amount as soon as you can in order to minimise the interest you will pay. Our online calculator will help you understand how changes to your mortgage could affect your repayments.
If you are unable to repay the deferred amount in one lump sum, you can make an agreement to repay the amount owing over a set period. The amount owing will be split down into the number of agreed months and collected in addition of the normal monthly payment by direct debit. We recommend that you choose the shortest arrangement period you can afford from the option of 3, 6, 9 or 12-months.
If you are experiencing continued financial difficulties:
If you are experiencing financial difficulties that prevent you from recommencing your mortgage repayment and/or repaying the deferred amount owed, please contact us to discuss your situation as soon as possible. Further payment deferrals and/or capitalising deferred payments will be considered on a case by case basis and will be subject to assessment of your financial circumstances. To request a further payment deferral period, please complete and return the request form below.
To proceed, please download, complete and return the relevant PDF document below to:
mortgageservices@fleetmortgages.co.uk