Lending and Security Guidelines
This page provides guidance for mortgage intermediaries on the areas the West Brom will consider as part of its mortgage underwriting processes. For general queries, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
In addition to the guidelines set out in this page, the West Brom also applies a number of proprietary credit assessment tools, the outcome of which may result in a case being declined despite appearing to fit within the guidelines set out in this page.
The West Brom retains the right to change its underwriting policy at any time and without necessarily updating these guidelines. However, the West Brom will endeavour to ensure the guidelines set out in this page represent the Society’s current approach to lending.
In the event of any clarification being required please contact the Intermediary Sales and Support Team (ISST) or your Business Relationship Manager (BRM). Prior to submission of supporting documentation please contact the BRM for clarification of any items or policy which may require further investigation to ensure cases are processed in a timely manner.
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Permitted where from a close family member
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Confirmation of the sum being ‘non-repayable’ must be evidenced unless:
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Protected by a Deed of Trust (or similar) or
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Registered as a second charge
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Gift not acceptable where:
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Provided by the vendor (unless an acceptable new build incentive from the builder/developer);
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Provided by someone who is intending to reside in the property
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Not permitted.
Definitions
ADV : Advance
BTL : Buy to Let
CAIS : Credit Account Information Sharing
CCJ : County Court Judgment
CII : Consumer Indebtedness Index
COMM : Commission
KFI : Key Facts Illustration
LTV : Loan to Value
RMC : Regulated Mortgage Contract
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