Social Mortgage

We offer mortgages to help charity and voluntary organisations purchase new or additional premises. Existing mortgages and loans can also be refinanced at competitive rates with the length of loan arranged to suit your needs.

Is it for you?

Purpose Term funding is normally provided to assist with the purchase and/or refurbishment of premises, usually occupied by the applicant.
Borrower Registered charities, umbrella organisations, Development Trusts, Registered Social Landlords, churches and other faith-based groups.
Amounts Normally £0.25m to £6.0m.
Loan to value Max. 80% (except Registered Social Landlords: lower of 75% market value - subject to tenancies, or 90% EUV-SH).
Term 3yrs to 30yrs (normally subject to mutual 10 year "breaks").
Interest Margin Variable Typical margin: Base** +1.5% to Base + 3% (minimum 4% p.a.).
Fixed Available for up to 5 years (subject to availability).
Capital Repayment Holiday Normally 2 years maximum.
Fees Typically 1% of the amount of the advance. NOTE - all legal and valuation fees to be borne by the applicant.
Security Usually a first legal charge over the freehold or leasehold property. Where the property is leasehold, it must have more than 35 years unexpired upon repayment of the facility.
Financial Covenants We would expect retained surplus + interest + depreciation (+ tax) to cover loan interest and repayments by at least 100%.
Requirements We would normally expect Unity Trust Bank to provide main bank relationship.

** Base = Bank of England Base Rate.

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