Illustrative scenario 01A future asset sale
A borrower proposes selling an asset to repay capital. Its value, availability and the lender's acceptance need evidence.
Useful information for the conversation
- Loan amount and proposed term
- Evidence of the repayment vehicle
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02A part-and-part structure
A homeowner wants some capital repayment and some interest-only borrowing. Each balance needs an appropriate plan.
Useful information for the conversation
- Evidence of the repayment vehicle
- Property and other asset details
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03A repayment plan has changed
An existing borrower no longer expects the original repayment vehicle to be sufficient. The shortfall needs discussion before the term ends.
Useful information for the conversation
- Property and other asset details
- Income and existing commitments
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: The end-of-term balance needs a credible plan
A buyer or homeowner wants to discuss interest-only mortgages. Two points need attention: loan amount and proposed term; evidence of the repayment vehicle. The lender must accept the proposed capital repayment route. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Income and existing commitments
- Loan amount and proposed term
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Property and other asset details
A buyer or homeowner has started a conversation about interest-only mortgages, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: property and other asset details; income and existing commitments. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Loan amount and proposed term
- Evidence of the repayment vehicle
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
The end-of-term balance needs a credible plan
The lender must accept the proposed capital repayment route. That may require evidence of assets, a sale plan or other resources, depending on its policy. We also consider a part-repayment structure and what happens if your circumstances change.
Your monthly payments do not reduce the capital balance on an interest-only mortgage. Investment growth or future sale proceeds should not be assumed to solve a shortfall.