How do I get a loan to buy a site?

Rackstar · 07-02-2015 12:15AM #1

I want to buy a site that has planning permission. I have roughly half the cash saved. I don't want to get a mortgage. I'd prefer to get a loan, buy the site, pay back the loan, and then get a mortgage and build.

What type of loan do I need? Who offers loans to purchase a site?

phormium · 07-02-2015 10:23AM

You are just looking for a straight forward personal so, I would start with your own bank. However the rate will be a lot higher than a mortgage would be, might make more sense to get a mortgage on it if you can and then just consolidate it into the house mortgage when you build. Trouble is for a mortgage the lender would probably put a time limit on you starting building. You could also try a credit union if you are a member of one.

How long is it going to take you to pay back the site loan? Will the planning permission have run out before that, that could be an issue if it does. Are you sure you will qualify for the mortgage you need to build the house too before you sink all your savings into the site purchase.

_Brian · 07-02-2015 10:27AM

Credit union might be suitable for this.

Rackstar · 07-02-2015 10:34AM

It'll take a year and a half to pay back the loan for purchase of the site. Planning doesn't expire until 2018.

Do credit unions require you to keep your savings on deposit as shares and then get a loan for the full amount of the purchase? For example €50k savings, site costs €100k and the CU loan you €100k and leave your €50k on deposit?

phormium · 07-02-2015 12:31PM

Credit Unions differ in their policies, ideal would be if you were able to get it as a secured loan secured on the site, that way you would benefit from lower rate and be able to use your savings.

How do I get a loan to buy a site?

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