New Lloyds TSB mortgage to help first-time buyers

Saturday 12th June 2010, 3:00PM BST.

Jason Lewis, of Lloyds TSB.

Jason Lewis, of Lloyds TSB.

FAMILY members and friends can work together to help secure a mortgage as a result of a new product launched by Lloyds TSB.

Named the ‘lend a hand’ mortgage, it works by giving up to two family members or friends the opportunity to help with buying a property.

The helpers open a savings account with Lloyds TSB and put in a lump sum equivalent to about 20 per cent of the value of the property.

The account is then held as additional security for the mortgage by way of a security agreement.

The initial deposit or equity and the helper’s contribution must equal 25 per cent of the property’s value.


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