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Self-Build Mortgages

Harpenden Building Society provides flexible self-build mortgages for DIY property buyers. We work with brokers to help their clients get the loan they need to build their dream home or fund their passion project.

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FOR INTERMEDIARY/PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS ONLY. NOT FOR CONSUMER USE. IF YOU ARE A CONSUMER, RETURN TO OUR HOMEPAGE

Tailored mortgage lending for DIY property needs

At Harpenden Building Society, our self-build mortgages are backed by experienced underwriters, a flexible lending approach and a can-do attitude – tackling complex cases many lenders avoid.

We embrace diverse buyer needs, including barn conversions, rebuilds, land purchases with planning permission and new builds on owner-occupied land.

We accept mortgage applications in England or Wales for up to three properties being built, with one as the main residence, offering loans of up to £2 million. We’ll also consider various forms of employment and income, as well as certain foreign currencies.

We deal directly with brokers and individually assess each application to understand key requirements and tailor solutions to people’s specific home-building ambitions.

If you’re an intermediary or professional finance adviser, any eligible self-build mortgage application you submit to us will be carefully reviewed by our specialist underwriters.

Key features of our Self-Build mortgages
  • We offer mortgages for up to three properties being built (one as the main residence)
  • We consider non-standard construction types, depending on valuers’ comments
  • Applicants can borrow up to £2 million (up to 75% LTV for IO mortgages)
  • Barn conversions, new builds, knock-down/rebuilds and land purchases with planning permission are all accepted
  • We also take on cases of new builds on owner-occupied land

 

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Our Current Self-Build Mortgage Rates

Self-Build

2 YEAR DISCOUNT

Available only via Mayflower Mortgage & Finance

Current Pay Rate

5.39%
variable

Followed by our Standard Variable Rate

7.49%

Maximum LTV

65.00%

Loan Amount

£150,000 – £1,250,000

Product Fee

£1,500.00

ERCs

2% Year 1 & 2
Self-Build

2 YEAR DISCOUNT

Current Pay Rate

5.49%
variable

Followed by our Standard Variable Rate

7.49%

Maximum LTV

65.00%

Loan Amount

£150,000 – £1,250,000

Product Fee

£1,500.00

ERCs

2% Year 1 & 2
Self-Build

2 YEAR DISCOUNT

Available only via Mayflower Mortgage & Finance

Current Pay Rate

5.59%
variable

Followed by our Standard Variable Rate

7.49%

Maximum LTV

75.00%

Loan Amount

£150,000 – £2,000,000

Product Fee

£1,500.00

ERCs

2% Year 1 & 2
Self-Build

2 YEAR DISCOUNT

Current Pay Rate

5.69%
variable

Followed by our Standard Variable Rate

7.49%

Maximum LTV

75.00%

Loan Amount

£150,000 – £2,000,000

Product Fee

£1,500.00

ERCs

2% Year 1 & 2

Please note: the above is for Intermediary use only – not for consumer distribution.

Key Resources for Intermediaries 

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Self-Build Criteria Card 

A handy snapshot of our key Self-Build criteria. Helping you match clients with the right solution.

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Affordability Calculator

Use our affordability calculator to estimate how much your clients could borrow.

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