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What is an 85% LTV mortgage?

An 85% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage is where you borrow 85% of the property's total value. The remaining 15% is made up by the deposit you put down - so you may also see it referred to as a 15% deposit mortgage.

85% LTV is considered one of the higher loan-to-value ratio mortgages, so you'd usually pay a higher interest rate than someone who offers a 25% deposit, for example. This because the larger the deposit, the less risk is involved for the lender.  

How does an 85% mortgage work?

With an 85% mortgage, you borrow 85% of the property value from a mortgage lender and provide the remaining 15% through your deposit. Every mortgage deal has slightly different terms, but whether you choose a fixed-rate or variable rate, you essentially borrow and repay 85% of the cost of the property, plus interest.

For example: To buy a property worth £150,000, at 85% LTV you would need to put down a deposit of £22,500, and would borrow the remaining 85%, or £127,500

This table shows how much deposit you'd need for an 85% mortgage for different property values. This might help you decide if a 15% deposit is within your reach.

Property ValueLoan size at 85% LTVDeposit requirement
£150,000£127,500£22,500
£300,000£255,000£45,000
£450,000£382,500£67,500

Best 85% LTV mortgage rates

The table below shows some of our partner Mojo's best 85% LTV two year fixed rate mortgage and five year fixed-rate mortgage deals. LTV is the percentage of the value of the property you're borrowing. These initial rates are what you'll pay during the introductory deal period - so two or five years - although longer deals are available.

The Annual Percentage Rate of Change (APRC) costs are included after the initial rate for each deal. APRC takes fees and the standard variable rate (SVR) you're moved onto after the introductory period into account.

This means APRC can be useful when comparing the overall cost of different deals, but less so for those planning to avoid the SVR by remortgaging onto another deal at the end of their introductory deal.

  • Santander UK Plc
    • 2 years
    • Fixed rate
    • Monthly repayment£ 1,306.80
    • Loan to value85 %
    • Initial interest rate4.39 %
    • Variable rate7.25 %
    • APRC7%
    • Product fees£ 1,224
    Representative example:

    Repayment mortgage of £238,000.00 over 25 years, representative APRC 7%. Repayments: 27 months of £1,306.80 at 4.39% (fixed), then 273 months of £1,687.81 at 7.25% (variable). Total amount payable £496,055.73. Early repayment charges apply until 02-Feb-2027. Arrangement, mortgage discharge, valuation and CHAPS fees total £1224. Legal fees £184.75.

  • Barclays Bank
    • 2 years
    • Fixed rate
    • Monthly repayment£ 1,309.41
    • Loan to value85 %
    • Initial interest rate4.4 %
    • Variable rate6.99 %
    • APRC6.7%
    • Product fees£ 1,014
    Representative example:

    Repayment mortgage of £238,000.00 over 25 years, representative APRC 6.7%. Repayments: 26 months of £1,309.41 at 4.4% (fixed), then 274 months of £1,653.87 at 6.99% (variable). Total amount payable £487,205.04. Early repayment charges apply until 31-Dec-2026. Arrangement, mortgage discharge, valuation and CHAPS fees total £1014. Legal fees £126.

  • Virgin Money
    • 2 years
    • Fixed rate
    • £ 300 cashback
    • Monthly repayment£ 1,318.83
    • Loan to value85 %
    • Initial interest rate4.47 %
    • Variable rate8.99 %
    • APRC8.2%
    • Product fees£ 1,295
    Representative example:

    Repayment mortgage of £238,000.00 over 25 years, representative APRC 8.2%. Repayments: 25 months of £1,318.83 at 4.47% (fixed), then 275 months of £1,948.54 at 8.99% (variable). Total amount payable £568,819.25. Early repayment charges apply until 01-Dec-2026. Arrangement, mortgage discharge, valuation and CHAPS fees total £1295.

  • Accord
    • 2 years
    • Fixed rate
    • £ 250 cashback
    • Monthly repayment£ 1,317.54
    • Loan to value85 %
    • Initial interest rate4.47 %
    • Variable rate7.99 %
    • APRC7.27%
    • Product fees£ 2,120
    Representative example:

    Repayment mortgage of £238,000.00 over 25 years, representative APRC 7.27%. Repayments: 27 months of £1,317.54 at 4.47% (fixed), then 273 months of £1,777.96 at 7.99% (variable). Total amount payable £515,174.70. Early repayment charges apply until 31-Jan-2027. Arrangement, mortgage discharge, valuation and CHAPS fees total £2120. Legal fees £117.

Date Updated 12 October 2024

The above fixed rates are provided by Mojo Mortgages and updated every 12 hours. THEY MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE WHEN YOU'RE READY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION.

Lending criteria for 85 LTV mortgages

The deposit amount is a key element of the lending criteria – you'll need a 15% deposit to be eligible for an 85% mortgage. You'll also typically need to prove that it's come from an approved source.

Other criteria can vary between lenders, but is likely to include:

  • Income – Around four-and-a-half times your annual income is the average loan size offered, but some lenders also have a minimum income requirement

  • Your outgoings – the lender wants to know you can afford the repayments based on your current spending habits

  • Credit history - the lender wants to know you are reliable at managing debt and will look at your credit history to determine this

  • You will have to be within the minimum and maximum age restrictions

A mortgage broker can advise you on the lending criteria of each provider to make sure you only apply for mortgages suited to you.

Can I afford an 85% LTV mortgage?

What you can afford is largely determined by your deposit and what you can afford to pay back each month, but you should always leave some money aside for additional costs.

For instance, if your property is over the Stamp Duty threshold of £250,000 (£425,000 for first-time buyers) you will have to pay stamp duty. This is a government tax that applies in England and Northern Ireland that is charged as a percentage of the property’s purchase price. Use our stamp duty calculator to find out how much you will have to pay.

You will also have solicitor and mortgage arrangement fees to consider, as well as the mortgage arrangement fee and any potential repairs you may have to undertake on your new property.

It’s also a good idea to have three to six months of household bills and expenses (including your mortgage payments) in an accessible savings account for unexpected costs.

Can I get an 85% LTV buy-to-let mortgage?

It's very unlikely that you'll be able to get a buy to let mortgage at 85% LTV - although some of the more specialist lenders have been known to accept a 15% deposit from experienced landlords. Of course, this depends on your circumstances, but is unlikely to be available to first time landlords.

Most buy to let lenders require a minimum deposit of at least 20 - 25% and possibly as much as 40% in some cases

Portfolio landlords who have several properties can often use the equity in their other properties to secure borrowing, however, meaning they wouldn't necessarily need to find a cash deposit at all. It's worth speaking to an online mortgage broker to discuss your buy-to-let mortgage options.

According to recent buy-to-let landlord statistics, a typical UK landlord can expect an annual rental income of £8,256 per property they own.

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Some lenders offer higher LTV mortgages than 85%, but you'll typically pay for this in the rates offered. It can certainly be worth holding off until you have a larger deposit to get more competitive rates, especially in the current market
Kellie Steed, Mortgage Content Writer

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Kellie Steed
Kellie has a wealth of content writing experience, however, in 2020 took a vested interest in the mortgage industry, and chose to specialise in this area exclusively. Her personal goal is to author the most comprehensive and helpful online guide available for each mortgage type, as well as every customer need, no matter how niche.

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