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Maximum Borrowing Calculator

This calculator gives you an idea as to how much you can expect to borrow, and where such borrowing is generally considered affordable given expected interest rate cycles.

Some people may be able to borrow higher multiples (5x, even 6x, income) according to their personal circumstances and the market at the time, if they are willing to accept the risks involved.*

Main Income:

Second Income, if any:

Borrowing limit

2 times main income plus second:

3 times main income plus second:

2.5 joint:

4 times main income**:

The above calculator is designed for guidance only and advice relating to any of these areas should be sought from your Financial Adviser.

*If you are an ordinary employee and you borrow 6x salary, an increase in mortage rates could leave you penniless and then repossessed. Borrowing at high multiples is normally only suitable for those used to taking very high risks, (and willing to accept the potential consequences), or who expect a rapid increase in income.

**Only for people with reliably growing income, or where partners income is present but being ignored (eg because of a bad credit history, lack of accounts etc, but where you know that you can rely on it). Normally only given on a case by case basis. If you need this route, discuss with us first to see if we can help in your case.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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The Financial Services Authority does not regulate loans and some forms of mortgage.

The above is subject to status and lenders' criteria which may be subject to change. This is not a guarantee of borrowing capacity or a recommendation of borrowing levels.

Last updated on September 27, 2007