Santander drops interest-only LTV to 50%

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Santander is reducing the maximum loan to value on its interest-only residential deals to 50%, in a move it hopes will encourage some borrowers to select a capital repayment mortgage.

The previous maximum LTV was 75%. A spokesperson for Abbey for Intermediaries said: “Following a review of our interest-only criteria, we have taken the decision to reduce the maximum LTV on our residential interest-only mortgages. “For new applications with any amount taken on an interest-only basis, the maximum LTV for the overall loan will now be 50% LTV. "This will encourage borrowers with less equity in their properties to choose a capital repayment mortgage, and ensure the capital is being paid off in full over the term of the mortgage. “We believe this decision is a prude...

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