Finding the Best UK Lender for a New Build Mortgage

Back | How it Works

Securing an excellent mortgage offer with Revolution Finance Brokers couldn't be easier

1Get in Touch

Complete a quick form to give us an overview of your mortgage or financing requirements, and we'll provide recommendations about the best opportunities for you.

2Submit Your Application

Once you've chosen your preferred mortgage deal, we'll steer you through the paperwork with comprehensive application management from start to finish.

3Mortgage Completion

Revolution Finance Brokers will finalise the details and enable you to move forward without delay!

Get Started

Back | Your Mortgage Position

Your Mortgage Position

Bad Credit

Bridging

Buy to Let

Development Finance

Self Employed

Mortgage for professionals

Lifetime Mortgages

Expat mortgages

Interest Only

Mortgage Affordability

Mortgage Application

Income Types

Residential Mortgages

Commercial Mortgages

Property Types

Remortgages

First Time Buyers

Mortgage Declined

Offset Mortgage

Other

Finding the Best UK Lender for a New Build Mortgage

New build mortgages have typically been a specialist product, but as more mainstream lenders start offering similar lending, the marketplace is growing.

Suppose you're keen on the convenience of buying a new build home or flat. In that case, the best option is to seek application support from an independent broker who can advise which lenders offer the most competitive terms, and where you're most likely to be approved.

For bespoke advice from a whole-of-market broker on the best new build mortgages in the UK, contact Revolution Brokers on 0330 304 3040, or email us at [email protected].

How Lending Criteria Works on New Build Mortgage Applications

The lending criteria for new build mortgages tend to be stricter than for established homes - this is primarily because it is hard to get an accurate valuation.

Mortgage providers may also ask for confirmation that the construction adheres to relevant standards required by indemnity schemes to ensure there is a ten-year warranty in place.

For a borrower, you will find fewer lenders offering new build mortgages, often higher interest rates and higher deposit requirements. So expert advice from an independent broker is essential to avoid paying over the odds.

Many new build mortgages are capped at 80% or 90% of the property value, although some lenders will offer mortgages off-plan if you're buying before the construction work has completed.

Where there are incentives to buy, such as cashback, a lender might be more cautious, mainly if purchase incentives equate to 5% or more of the property sale price.

Which Lenders Offer the Best New Build Mortgage Deals?

Each lender will have different criteria, so the only sure way to find the most competitive deals is to consult a whole-of-market broker who can recommend the best products, and the lowest rates currently available anywhere on the UK market.

New products are launched regularly, so an independent broker will have access to specialist lending options that are not available directly to the public, and maybe a much more cost-effective option.

For comparable new build mortgage rates, contact the Revolution Brokers team on 0330 304 3040.

What Sort of Rates and Conditions are Available on Current High Street New Build Mortgages?

Lender	New Build Mortgage Info
Accord	90% Loan to Value mortgages available on all new build properties. Developer cash incentives permitted up to 5% of the property value. New build specialist lender - does not deal with the public directly, so a broker is essential.
Barclays	Maximum 90% LTV on new build houses and 85% on flats. Cash incentives permitted from developers to fund the deposit up to 5%. Usually only available through a broker.
Clydesdale	Loan to Values up to 90% for houses and 80% for flats.
Halifax	Maximum of 85% of the property value, both for houses and new flats. Deposit required of 15%. Not often offered directly to the public, so a broker is essential.
HSBC	Provides new build mortgages to 85% on any new build property. A minimum deposit of £25,000 on any mortgage with an LTV above 75%. Pre-completion mortgages are available, but funds are not released until construction is complete.
Leeds Building Society	Offer a new build mortgage up to 90% on houses and 85% on flats. Optional extension to validity period if the construction is behind schedule.
Nationwide	Maximum loan of 85% on houses up to £1 million purchase price. Loan to value restricted to 80% for higher value houses. 75% max LTV on new build flats. Validity period on new mortgage offers has been extended from six months to six months and 45 days.
NatWest	Lend up to 85% on new build houses and 75% on new-build flats. More extended 12-month validity period.
Post Office	Lend only in some scenarios on new builds, up to 80% LTV. Limitations on types of properties they will lend against.
Santander	Offer a new build mortgage up to 85% on houses and 80% on flats. Can consider extending the validity period in some cases
Skipton	Loan to Values up to 90% on houses and flats. No cash incentives accepted towards the deposit on an LTV of 85% or higher.

How Does the Application Process Work for New Build Mortgages?

In many cases, banks and lenders do not offer new build mortgages directly to the public. It can also be far more cost-effective to consult a broker, who can advise which lenders are offering the best rates, and are most likely to approve your application.

Making speculative applications can rack up credit searches on your credit file, which can cause problems if you have multiple rejected mortgage applications.

Revolution Brokers works with all the major high street lenders and mortgage providers. In addition to those in the above table, we negotiate mortgage terms with lenders such as:

Aldermore
Coventry Building Society
First Direct
Hinckley and Rugby
M&S Lending
Metro Bank
RBS
Tesco Bank
Virgin Money
Yorkshire BS

Independent Advice on UK New Build Mortgage Lenders

For whole-of-market access to all the new-build mortgages on the UK market, contact Revolution Brokers on 0330 304 3040, or send an email to [email protected] to arrange a good time to talk.

As an independent, whole-of-market broker we'll ensure you apply to the right lenders, at the right rates, to find the new build borrowing you need.

Almas Uddin

Founder and Mortgage Advisor

Finding the Best UK Lender for a New Build Mortgage

Discover What Our Customers

Property or loan details

Based on your details, you can borrow up to: