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Question: 6.4.4. Does the lender require me to report incentives?
| Lender | Answer |
|---|---|
| Accord Buy to Let | Yes. If the purchase price does not reflect the cashback, incentives or discount then we may have to reconsider the basis of our lending. |
| Accord Mortgages Ltd |
Yes, if the purchase price does not reflect the cashback, incentives or discount then we may have to reconsider the basis of our lending. A completed copy of the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form, also called the Disclosure Form (version1), (the Form) should be obtained in the circumstances where the property is to be occupied for the first time or for the first time in its current form, for example, because of a renovation or conversion. You should send the Form as soon as possible to Lending Shared Services, Accord Mortgages, Yorkshire House, Yorkshire Drive, Bradford, BD5 8LJ DX 11798 Bradford, even if it does not disclose any incentives. You must not submit your Certificate of Title unless you have previously sent us the Form. |
| Adam & Company | Yes |
| Adam & Company International |
Yes |
| Ahli United Bank (UK) plc | Yes |
| Aldermore Bank PLC |
Yes, full information regarding incentives, allowances or discounts must be disclosed on the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form. Please submit the form at the earliest opportunity, otherwise completion could be delayed. In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. |
| Allied Irish Bank (GB), a trading name of AIB Group (UK) | Yes, Refer to AIB Group (UK) plc, Central Securities (GB), 92 Anne Street, Belfast, BT1 3H |
| April Mortgages | Yes as per 1.11 |
| Atom Bank plc |
No, unless the value of cash incentives stated exceed:- • those stated by the valuer in the valuation report (which you are provided a copy of) • those confirmed within the offer • 5% of the purchase The following incentives do not need to be disclosed to us:- • white goods (where not included as standard specification); • carpets and curtains; • kitchen upgrades (including tiling and worktops); • bathroom upgrades; • electric upgrades – i.e. additional sockets, TV points, etc.; and • turf and landscaping. You must also complete a CML Disclosure of Incentives Form. On sending the Certificate of Title you are confirming you are in receipt of this form |
| Aviva Equity Release UK Ltd | Yes |
| Bank of China | Yes. |
| Bank of Ireland (UK) plc |
You must send us the Disclosure of Incentives Form. You must also advise us if other incentives are agreed subsequently. There is an exception if (1) we received the mortgage application on or before 9 July 2020 and (2) a stamp duty incentive was previously agreed as part of the transaction. We will accept a cash incentive being given instead of the stamp duty incentive providing its value is: • not more than 5% of the full purchase price; and • not greater than the value of the original stamp duty incentive as declared on the Disclosure of Incentives Form. If this exception applies, or if the original incentive amount is reduced or removed entirely, you are not required to notify us or submit an amended Disclosure of Incentives Form. |
| Bank of Ireland as Bank of Ireland Mortgages | You must send us the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form. You must also advise us if other incentives are agreed subsequently. |
| Bank of Scotland Beginning A |
You should report details of all cash/financial incentives to Bank of Scotland Plc, Mortgage Operations, Pentland House, 8 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ. Tel: 0345 603 1136 Fax: 0131 339 2366 in the following circumstances:- Where the value of cash incentives is 10% or more greater than the value set out in the Further Conditions section of the Mortgage Offer; or Where no details are set out in the Mortgage Offer, whenever any cash/financial incentives are being paid by the seller. In addition, you should report details of all non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those fixed or fitted to the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen or bathroom, carpets and curtains, white goods, electric upgrades or turf and landscaping. Do not send a copy of the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form unless we specifically request it In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. |
| Bank of Scotland Beginning O |
You should only report details of all cash/financial incentives where these add up to a sum which is greater than 5% of the purchase price. In addition, you should report details of all non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those fixed or fitted to the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen or bathroom, carpets and curtains, white goods, electric upgrades or turf and landscaping. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases you must report to Bank of Scotland Plc, Pentland House, 8 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ Fax no. 0131 339 2366 In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an invest club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or comission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. |
| Bank of Scotland Private Banking | |
| Barclays Bank UK PLC |
Residential: There is no restriction on the value of any incentives, such as cashback, or the payment of a deposit offered by builders, vendors or developers provided that the deposit/cashback does not have to be repaid and the builder does not intend to register a charge against the property. The borrower must provide at least a 5% personal stake (based on the lower of valuation or purchase price) You need only report incentives where this requirements are not met. You are not required to send us a copy of the Disclosure of Incentives Form (DIF). Buy to let: There is no restriction on the value of any incentives, such as cashback, or the payment of a deposit offered by builders, vendors or developers provided that providing the deposit/cashback does not have to be repaid and the builder does not intend to register a charge against the property. The borrower must provide at least a 25% personal stake (based on the lower of valuation or discounted purchase price less any builder/vendor incentives) e.g. where the full purchase price and valuation is £100,000 and the builder / vendor is providing a £5,000 cash incentive the applicant must provide a minimum of £23,750 (25% of £95,000) from their own resources towards the purchase; therefore, the maximum advance in this scenario would be £71,250 (75% of £95,000). You need only report incentives where these requirements are not met. In all instances, where there is an incentive (financial or non-financial) being offered, the applicant(s) must provide full details of the type and amount as part of the application submission and all such incentives must be declared to the valuer on the UK Finance Disclosure form, in order that they can be taken into account when valuing the property. You are not required to send us a copy of the Disclosure of Incentives Form (DIF). |
| Barnsley Building Soc, a trading name Yorkshire Building Soc |
Yes, if the purchase price does not reflect the cashback, incentives or discount then we may have to reconsider the basis of our lending. A completed copy of the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form(the Form) should be obtained where the property is to be occupied for the first time or for the first time in its current form, for example because of a renovation or conversion.You should send the Form as soon as possible to whoever issued the offer/instructions even if it does not disclose any incentives. You must not submit your Certificate of Title unless you have previously sent us the Form. |
| Birmingham Bank | Yes |
| Birmingham Midshires |
You should report details of all cash/financial incentives to the Customer Service Centre (see offer for address and fax number) in the following circumstances:- Where the value of cash incentives is 10% or more greater than the value set out in the Further Conditions section of the Mortgage Offer; or Where no details are set out in the Mortgage Offer, whenever any cash/financial incentives are being paid by the vendor. You should only report details of all cash/financial incentives where these add up to a sum which is greater than 5% of the purchase price. In addition, you should report details of all non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those fixed or fitted to the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen or bathroom, carpets and curtains, white goods, electric upgrades or turf and landscaping. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases you must report to Bank of Scotland Plc, Pentland House, 8 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ Fax no. 0131 339 2366 In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an invest club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or comission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. Do not send a copy of the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form unless we specifically request it. In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. |
| Bluestone Mortgages | Yes. |
| Bradford & Bingley Limited | Yes |
| Britannia, a trading name of The Co-operative Bank plc | Yes, at the earliest possible opportunity. Please note that if this form is submitted with the Certificate of Title completion could be delayed. |
| Buckinghamshire Building Society | Yes |
| Chelsea Building Society (a trading name of Yorkshire BS) |
Yes, if the purchase price does not reflect the cashback, incentives or discount then we may have to reconsider the basis of our lending. A completed copy of the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form, also called the Disclosure Form (version 1), (the Form) should be obtained in the circumstances where the property is to be occupied for the first time, or for the first time in its current form, for example, because of a renovation or conversion. You should send the Form as soon as possible to whoever issued the offer/instructions even if it does not disclose any incentives. You must not submit your Certificate of Title unless you have previously sent us the Form. |
| CHL Mortgages | Yes. You must send us a copy of the fully completed UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form. You must also advise us if other incentives are agreed subsequently. |
| Clydesdale Bank plc |
Yes, unless it is: • a builder or vendor cash/financial incentive in relation to the purchase of a new build property and the value of cash incentives is no greater than 5% of the lower of the purchase price or valuation stated in the offer and the loan amount (excluding fees added to the mortgage) is no greater than 90% of the lower of the purchase price or valuation stated in the offer; or • a builder or vendor non-cash/non-financial incentive for fixtures, fittings or white goods in relation to the purchase of a new build property. Cash/financial incentives include but are not limited to cashback deals, stamp duty / land and buildings tax contributions, payment of fees to professionals (e.g. solicitors, surveyors), rental payment guarantees, gifted deposits. Non-cash/non-financial incentive for fixtures, fittings or white goods include but are not limited to carpets, curtains, kitchen upgrades, bathroom upgrades, electrical upgrades, turf, landscaping. |
| Co-operative Bank plc |
Yes, at the earliest possible opportunity. Please note that if this form is submitted with the Certificate of Title, completion could be delayed. |
| Coutts | Yes |
| Coutts Finance Co | Yes. See 1.11 |
| Coventry Building Society | Yes - via the Disclosure of Incentives Form. |
| Cynergy Bank | Yes. |
| Danske Bank |
Yes, you must report incentives to us and provide us with a copy of the UK Finance Disclosures of Incentives Form. However, you do not need to report sales incentives to us or provide us with a copy of the UK Finance Disclosures of Incentives Form provided it is a builder cash incentive and meets our criteria set out below. (A builder cash incentive includes but is not limited to a deposit contribution, cash-back, contribution to legal fees/stamp duty etc.) • The maximum amount of any builder cash incentive is capped at 5% of the lower of the full purchase price or valuation. • A maximum of 5% of the full purchase price (or valuation if lower) can therefore be funded by a builder cash incentive with the remaining deposit being sourced from the applicant’s own funds. • The deposit/cashback does not have to be repaid and the builder does not intend to register a charge against the property. Please note that builder cash back is not accepted to fund the deposit on Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme applications. |
| Darlington Building Society | Yes-Please report all incentives, allowances or discounts to the CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPARTMENT, PRINCIPAL OFFICE. Please state the value of these and the purchase price paid. Such arrangements may lead to our mortgage offer being withdrawn or amended. |
| DB UK Bank Ltd | Yes |
| Dudley Building Society | Yes |
| Ecology Building Society | Yes |
| Family Building Soc (a trading name of National Counties BS) | Yes. |
| First Direct |
All incentives must be reported to us. You must also complete a UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form which the valuer will require. On sending the Certificate of Title you are confirming you are in receipt of this form |
| Fleet Mortgages |
Yes. The UK FInance Disclosure of Incentives form must be sent to us and you are also reminded of the terms of our supplemental instructions. |
| Foundation Home Loans |
Yes. Please send us the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form - fully completed as soon as possible . Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit (or any part of it) is to be paid by the seller. In addition, you should report details of all finders fees (whether or not the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid (in cash or kind) by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. PLEASE NOTE: Payment of the premium for chancel repair liability and/or defective title insurance is not considered to be an incentive required to be reported. In all other cases, the incentive must be reported to us. |
| Furness Building Society |
Yes. (On new-builds and newly converted or renovated properties, the Disclosure of Incentives form must be obtained from the vendors solicitor/conveyancer and forwarded to the Society prior to completion). |
| GE Money Home Lending Ltd | GE Money Home Lending has withdrawn from the UK mortgage market. |
| Generation Home | You must notify us of any incentives, allowances or discounts that are not noted in our mortgage instructions or the valuation report. You need only provide a copy of the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form if you are in receipt of a version that does not accord with the version of the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form noted in the valuation report so we may review and consider whether this impacts our ability to lend. Please contact us through Secure Link which is accessed via LMS Conveyancer Zone. |
| Godiva Mortgages Ltd | Yes - via the Disclosure of Incentives form. |
| Habito | Yes - via the Disclosure of Incentives Form. |
| Halifax |
You should report details of all cash/financial incentives to the Customer Service Centre (see offer for address and fax number) in the following circumstances:- Where the value of cash incentives is 10% or more greater than the value set out in the Further Conditions section of the Mortgage Offer; or Where no details are set out in the Mortgage Offer, whenever any cash/financial incentives are being paid by the vendor. You should only report details of all cash/financial incentives where these add up to a sum which is greater than 5% of the purchase price. In addition, you should report details of all non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those fixed or fitted to the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen or bathroom, carpets and curtains, white goods, electric upgrades or turf and landscaping. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases you must report to Bank of Scotland Plc, Pentland House, 8 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ Fax no. 0131 339 2366 In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an invest club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or comission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. Do not send a copy of the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form unless we specifically request it. In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. |
| Halifax Loans Ltd |
You should only report details of all cash/financial incentives where these add up to a sum which is greater than 5% of the purchase price. In addition, you should report details of all non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those fixed or fitted to the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen or bathroom, carpets and curtains, white goods, electric upgrades or turf and landscaping. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases you must report to Bank of Scotland Plc, Pentland House, 8 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ Fax no. 0131 339 2366 In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an invest club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or comission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases you must report to Halifax Loans Limited, Trinity Road, Halifax, HX1 2RG |
| Hampden & Co. plc | Yes. |
| Handelsbanken | Yes. |
| Harpenden Building Society |
Yes |
| Hinckley and Rugby Building Society | Yes. |
| Hodge | Yes. A completed and signed copy of the UK Finance/CML Disclosure of Incentives Form must be obtained in the circumstances listed in Part 1. You must send a copy of the completed UK Finance/CML Disclosure of Incentives Form to our post offer team (as per 1.11a), as soon as possible, even if there are no incentives to disclose. You must not submit your Certificate of Title until you have sent us the completed UK Finance/CML Disclosure of Incentives Form. You must also refer to the Law Society’s Mortgage Fraud Practice note regarding allowances, incentives and discounts when considering. |
| Hodge Equity Release |
Yes. A completed and signed copy of the UK Finance/CML Disclosure of Incentives Form must be obtained in the circumstances listed in Part 1. You must send a copy of the completed UK Finance/CML Disclosure of Incentives Form to our post offer team (as per 1.11a), as soon as possible, even if there are no incentives to disclose. You must not submit your Certificate of Title until you have sent us the completed UK Finance/CML Disclosure of Incentives Form. You must also refer to the Law Society’s Mortgage Fraud Practice note regarding allowances, incentives and discounts when considering. |
| Holmesdale Building Society | Yes. |
| HSBC UK Bank plc | All incentives must be reported to us. You must also complete a UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form which the valuer will require. On submitting the Certificate of Title, you are confirming you are in receipt of this form. |
| Intelligent Finance |
You should only report details of all cash/financial incentives where these add up to a sum which is greater than 5% of the purchase price. In addition, you should report details of all non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those fixed or fitted to the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen or bathroom, carpets and curtains, white goods, electric upgrades or turf and landscaping. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases you must report to Bank of Scotland Plc, Pentland House, 8 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ Fax no. 0131 339 2366 In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an invest club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or comission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases, you must report to Securities, Intelligent Finance, PO Box 890, Leeds, LS1 9UG |
| Investec Bank plc | Yes. |
| ITL Mortgages | Yes via the Disclosure of Incentives Form. |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | Yes, unless referred to specifically in mortgage offer (please refer all incentives whether contractual or not). |
| Kensington Mortgage Company Ltd | Yes, all incentives must be reported to : Kensington Mortgages, New Business Operations Centre, Ascot House, Maidenhead Office Park, Maidenhead, SL6 3QQ. Tel: 03444 990011 Fax: 03444 990022. |
| Kent Reliance (a trading name of OneSavings Bank plc) |
Yes - please specify the nature and amount of any incentives. No action should be taken until we revert to you. If the case is an equity share, please also report to us if it becomes apparent that the source of deposit is not a family gift and/or from the applicants' own resources |
| Keystone Property Finance | Yes. Please send us the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form - fully completed |
| Landbay Partners Limited |
Yes. Please forward to us the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives form fully completed. Please also note that we consider 'rental guarantees' an incentive. |
| Landmark Mortgages Limited |
Yes. You should supply us with a copy of the disclosure of incentives form. Report to: New Mortgage Completions Landmark Mortgages PO Box 656 Durham DH1 9LY Tel - 0330 159 7152 |
| Leeds Building Society |
Yes. A completed and signed copy of the UK Finance Disclosure Form (“DIF”) must be obtained in the circumstances listed in Part 1. You must send a copy of the completed UK Finance Disclosure Form to the Mortgage Lending Department (as per 1.11a), as soon as possible where any of the following apply: · Where the value of any financial incentive is more than 5% of the property value or purchase price (whichever is lower). · There is a part exchange included as part of the incentives (section 8a of the DIF). · Finders fees have been declared (section 6 of the DIF). Non-financial incentives do not need to be included. You must not submit your Certificate of Title until you have sent us the completed UK Finance Disclosure Form. You must also refer to the Law Society's Mortgage Fraud Practice note regarding allowances, incentives and discounts when considering these. |
| Legal & General Home Finance Ltd | Yes, there is a requirement to report all incentives unless such incentives have been revealed on the valuation report. |
| LendInvest | Yes, at the earliest possible opportunity. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. Please note that if this form is submitted with the Certificate of Title completion could be delayed. |
| LiveMore Capital | Yes, full information regarding incentives, allowances or discounts must be disclosed on the UK Finance Disclosure Form and reported to us at the address shown in 1.11a |
| Lloyds Bank plc pre fixed 20/40 |
You should report details of all cash/financial incentives in the following circumstances: Where the value of cash incentives is 10% or more greater than the value set out in the Further Conditions section of the Mortgage Offer; or Where no details are set out in the Mortgage Offer, whenever any cash/financial incentives are being paid by the seller. You should only report details of all cash/financial incentives where these add up to a sum which is greater than 5% of the purchase price. In addition, you should report details of all non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those fixed or fitted to the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen or bathroom, carpets and curtains, white goods, electric upgrades or turf and landscaping. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases you must report to Bank of Scotland Plc, Pentland House, 8 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ Fax no. 0131 339 2366 In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an invest club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or comission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. Do not send a copy of the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form unless we specifically request it. In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. |
| Lloyds Bank plc pre fixed 50/30/77 |
You should report details of all cash/financial incentives in the following circumstances: Where the value of the cash incentives is 10% or more greater than the value set out in the Further Conditions section of the Mortgage Offer; or Where no details are set out in the Mortgage Offer, whenever any cash/financial incentives are being paid by the seller. You should only report details of all cash/financial incentives where these add up to a sum which is greater than 5% of the purchase price. In addition, you should report details of all non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those fixed or fitted to the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen or bathroom, carpets and curtains, white goods, electric upgrades or turf and landscaping. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases you must report to Bank of Scotland Plc, Pentland House, 8 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ Fax no. 0131 339 2366 In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an invest club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or comission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. Do not send a copy of the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form unless we specifically request it. In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. You should report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. |
| Lloyds TSB Scotland plc |
You should report details of all cash/financial incentives in the following circumstances: Where the value of the cash incentives is 10% or more greater than the value set out in the Further Conditions section of the Mortgage Offer; or Where no details are set out in the Mortgage Offer, whenever any cash/financial incentives are being paid by the seller. You should only report details of all cash/financial incentives where these add up to a sum which is greater than 5% of the purchase price. In addition, you should report details of all non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those fixed or fitted to the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen or bathroom, carpets and curtains, white goods, electric upgrades or turf and landscaping. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases you must report to Bank of Scotland Plc, Pentland House, 8 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ Fax no. 0131 339 2366 In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an invest club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or comission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. Do not send a copy of the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form unless we specifically request it. In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. |
| M&S Bank | All incentives must be reported to us. You must also complete a UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form which the valuer will require. On sending the Certificate of Title you are confirming you are in receipt of this form |
| Magellan Homeloans | Yes please disclose all details you consider appropriate including but not limited to the nature and amount of incentives, all cash and financial incentives including any fees or commission paid by the seller to a third party and the deposit paid by the seller |
| Manchester Building Society | 'Where the property to be mortgaged is being occupied for the first time (or for the first time following redevelopment), the acting solicitor is to provide a copy of the fully completed CML Disclosure of Incentives Form to the Society, prior to exchange of contracts/completion. In the event of there being differences between the CML Disclosure of Incentives form and the information provided at application stage, this may affect the Society?s willingness to lend and could result in a re-offer or a withdrawal of the offer.' |
| Market Harborough Building Society | Yes |
| Masthaven Bank | Yes. |
| Metro Bank plc | Yes. Refer to 1.11 |
| ModaMortgages |
All forms of cash/financial incentives are not acceptable unless a family gift which is not repayable. Any incentive must be deducted from the lower of the purchase price / valuation and the LTV will be calculated from this new figure. Unacceptable incentives include builders' deposits, vendor's deposit, purchase from family at discounted purchase price and purchase from a company in which the customer(s) has an interest. For New Build properties which have not been previously occupied, the conveyancer will be required to obtain a completed Disclosure of Incentives Form (DIF). Where applicable, the underwriter must consider these details to ensure that there is no effect on the Offer provided. |
| Molo Finance | Yes. If the purchase price does not reflect the cashback, incentives or discounts then we may have to reconsider the basis of our lending. |
| Monmouthshire Building Society | Yes and provide information on CML Disclosure of Incentives Form. |
| Mortgage Agency Services |
Yes. Unless referred to specifically in mortgage offer (please refer all incentives whether contractual or not). We do require solicitor to have sight of the disclosure of incentives form which must have been considered by the valuer Yes, at the earliest possible opportunity. Please note that if this form is submitted with the Certificate of Title completion could be delayed. |
| Mortgage Express | Yes |
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| MPowered Mortgages | Only if the value of incentives is more than 5% of the valuation of the property. |
| National Counties Building Society | Yes. |
| National Westminster Bank plc |
Yes. We do not accept any incentives other than some builder’s incentives for new build properties. You need to notify us of any incentives detailed on the UK Finance Disclosure Form totaling more than 5% of the purchase price. Please do not send the form to us, even if only for information purposes. We do not need to see this form. |
| Nationwide Building Society |
Yes – advise the Issuing Office as follows: Standard purchase applications: All financial incentives declared in Section 7 of the UK Finance Disclosure Form (i.e. builders cashbacks, deposit paid and any other financial incentives) should be added together to calculate the total value of financial incentives. Where the total value of financial incentives is less than 5% of the purchase price, don’t report to us. Where it’s more than 5%, tell us the total value and specifically state whether it’s: - More than 5% but less than or equal to 15% of the purchase price – the offer is likely to be affected and if so we’ll advise you - More than 15% of the purchase price – the case will be declined. Equity loan applications (e.g. Help to Buy): Builder cashback and deposit paid are unacceptable on new build equity loan applications and if declared on the UKF DF please report to us and the case will be declined. All other financial incentives should be added together to calculate the total value. - Where the total value is less than 5% of the purchase price (and doesn’t include builder cashback or deposit paid), don’t report to us. - Where the total value is more than 5% (or includes builder cashback or deposit paid) – report to us and the case will be declined. Please also report to us if it becomes apparent the source of deposit is not a family gift and/or from the applicants' own resources. Non-Financial Incentives: Only incentives for fixtures and fittings within the property will be considered by Nationwide as non-financial incentives. For example, kitchen upgrades, fitted appliances, flooring, garden landscaping etc. Anything else should be considered as a financial incentive (for example, all vouchers, vehicles, holidays etc). |
| Nedbank Private Wealth Ltd | You must refer to us. |
| New Street Mortgages |
Yes, all incentives must be reported to New Street Mortgages, PO Box 4761, Maidenhead, SL60 1HW. Tel: 0333-300-3100, Fax: 0333-300-3132 email: enquiries@newstreetmortgages.com |
| NRAM Ltd | Yes. You should supply us with a copy of the disclosure of incentives form. Report to details as set out in 1.11a. |
| Paragon Buy to Let Mortgages |
Yes. You must provide the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives form to us, prior to submission of your ROT. See also our Supplemental Instructions and Guidance Notes. |
| Paragon Residential Owner-Occupied Mortgages | Yes. You must provide the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives form to us, prior to submission of your COT. |
| Paratus AMC Ltd |
Yes. Please send us the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form - fully completed as soon as possible . Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. In addition, you should report details of all finders fees (whether or not the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid (in cash or kind) by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. PLEASE NOTE: Payment of the premium for chancel repair liability and/or defective title insurance is not considered to be an incentive required to be reported. In all other cases, the incentive must be reported to us. |
| Parity Trust | Yes |
| Pepper Money | Yes, please contact us on 0333 370 1101 as soon as you become aware of an incentive being offered. |
| Pepper Money (PUK) | Yes, please contact us on 0333 370 1101 as soon as you become aware of an incentive being offered. |
| Perenna |
Yes, unless it is: o A builder or vendor cash/financial incentive in relation to the purchase of a new build property and the value of cash incentives is no greater than 5% of the lower of the purchase price or valuation stated in the offer and the loan amount (excluding fees added to the mortgage) is no greater than 90% of the lower of the purchase price or valuation stated in the offer; or o A builder or vendor non-cash/non-financial incentive for fixtures, fittings, or white goods in relation to the purchase of a new build property. Cash/financial incentives include but are not limited to cashback deals, stamp duty / land and buildings tax contributions, payment of fees to professionals (e.g., solicitors, surveyors), rental payment guarantees, gifted deposits. Non-cash/non-financial incentive for fixtures, fittings or white goods include but are not limited to carpets, curtains, kitchen upgrades, bathroom upgrades, electrical upgrades, turf, landscaping. |
| Platform (a trading name of The Co-operative Bank p.l.c.) |
Yes, at the earliest possible opportunity. Please note that if this form is submitted with the Certificate of Title completion could be delayed. |
| Precise Mortgages (Charter Court Financial Services Ltd) |
Yes - see 1.11.a for contact details. All forms of cash/financial incentives are not acceptable unless a family gift which is not repayable. Any incentive must be deducted from the lower of the purchase price/valuation and LTV will be calculated from this new figure. Unacceptable incentives include builders' deposits (with the exception of up to a maximum of 5% of the purchase price of residential purchases which are not for buy-to-let), vendor's deposit, discounted purchase price, purchase from family at discounted purchase price and purchase from a company in which the customer(s) has an interest. In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as a property investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. For New Build (previously unoccupied) properties, the conveyancer will be required to obtain a completed CML Disclosure of Incentives Form (DIF). Where applicable, the underwriter must consider these details to ensure that there is no effect on the Offer provided. |
| Principality Building Society |
Yes, the Society will require the "CML Disclosure of Incentives Form" to have been checked by you. You must advise us as soon as you become aware and in any event prior to exchange of contracts, where the source of the deposit is NOT from the Borrower's own funds and await our approval before proceeding. You should contact us should you have any suspicion that we have not been made aware of ANY incentive. Please specify the nature and amount of the incentive. You must also refer to the Law society Mortgage Fraud Practice Note regarding allowances, incentives and discounts when considering this issue. If the purchase price does not reflect the cashback, incentives, or discounts then we may have to reconsider the basis of our lending. |
| Reliance Bank Ltd | Yes |
| Rooftop Mortgages Ltd | Yes. |
| Saffron Building Society |
Yes, full information regarding incentives, allowances or discounts must be disclosed on the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives form. Please submit the form at the earliest opportunity to prevent unnecessary delay in completion. In addition, you should report details of all finders fees (whether or not the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid (in cash or kind) by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. |
| Sainsbury's Bank |
Yes. Please report to contact point as detailed in 1.11a. |
| Santander UK plc |
The Conveyancer does not need to report sales incentives to us if the seller is a developer and the incentive is a cash incentive not exceeding 5% of the purchase price and/or payment of legal fees and/or stamp duty land tax in respect of the purchase. Standard specifications offered on the property, including the provision of carpets, curtains, additional white goods or better quality fixtures and fittings that are in keeping with the value of the property are not required to be reported. Payment of the premium for chancel repair liability and/or defective title insurance is not considered to be an incentive required to be reported. In all other cases, the incentive must be reported to us. We do not knowingly accept applications where the proposed security is purchased by, from or through a Property Investment Club. If you become aware of such connection, or situations where a finder?s fee (that is, a fee or commission paid by the seller to a third party (such as a Property Investment Club) for finding or introducing the borrower) has or is to be paid, please report to the Mortgage Operations office with your knowledge of the position and full details relating to it .Do not proceed with the application but await further instructions. |
| Scottish Building Society | All incentives being offered should be immediately reported to the Head Office Mortgage Department, as these may affect the amount that can be borrowed. Please do not send the Disclosure of Incentives Form unless specifically requested by the Society. |
| Scottish Widows Bank | Yes. |
| Secure Trust Bank PLC |
Yes, full information regarding incentives, allowances or discounts must be disclosed on the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form. Please submit the form at the earliest opportunity, otherwise completion could be delayed. In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. |
| Skipton Building Society | Yes. |
| St James Place Bank |
You should only report details of all cash/financial incentives where these add up to a sum which is greater than 5% of the purchase price. In addition, you should report details of any non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those relating to fixtures or fittings in the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen. In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. In all other cases, you must report to Mortgage Administration, St James's Place Bank, Administration Centre, PO Box 1869, Livingston EH54 7XS |
| State Bank of India UK | Yes. You must provide a copy of the CML Disclosure of Incentives form to us with your Certificate of Title. |
| Swansea Building Society | Yes |
| The Mortgage Business |
You should only report details of all cash/financial incentives where these add up to a sum which is greater than 5% of the purchase price. In addition, you should report details of all non-financial/in-kind incentives other than those fixed or fitted to the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen or bathroom, carpets and curtains, white goods, electric upgrades or turf and landscaping. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. In all other cases you must report to Bank of Scotland Plc, Pentland House, 8 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ Fax no. 0131 339 2366 In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an invest club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or comission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller. In all other cases, you must report to the Customer Service Centre. Do not send a copy of the form unless we specifically request it. "In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. " |
| The Mortgage Lender Limited |
Yes, full information regarding incentives, allowances or discounts must be disclosed on the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form. A completed copy of the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form (the Form) should be obtained in the circumstances where the property is to be occupied for the first time or for the first time in its current form, for example, because of a renovation or conversion. You should send the Form as soon as possible to the following email address - Completions@themortgagelender.com. You must not submit your Certificate of Title unless you have previously sent us the Form. |
| The Mortgage Works |
Yes, including any guaranteed rental payments |
| The Royal Bank of Scotland plc |
Yes. We do not accept any incentives other than some builder’s incentives for new build properties. You need to notify us of any incentives detailed on the UK Finance Disclosure Form totaling more than 5% of the purchase price. Please do not send the form to us, even if only for information purposes. We do not need to see this form. |
| The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Direct Line Mortgages |
Yes. We do not accept any incentives other than some builder’s incentives for new build properties. You need to notify us of any incentives detailed on the UK Finance Disclosure Form totaling more than 5% of the purchase price. Please do not send the form to us, even if only for information purposes. We do not need to see this form. |
| The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Direct Line One | Yes. You need to notify us of any incentives detailed on the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form. You must also inform us of the total value of the incentives. |
| The Royal Bank of Scotland plc First Active |
Yes. We do not accept any incentives other than some builder’s incentives for new build properties. You need to notify us of any incentives detailed on the UK Finance Disclosure Form totaling more than 5% of the purchase price. Please do not send the form to us, even if only for information purposes. We do not need to see this form. |
| The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Natwest one Account |
Yes. We do not accept any incentives other than some builder’s incentives for new build properties. You need to notify us of any incentives detailed on the UK Finance Disclosure Form totaling more than 5% of the purchase price. Please do not send the form to us, even if only for information purposes. We do not need to see this form. |
| The Royal Bank of Scotland plc One Account |
Yes. We do not accept any incentives other than some builder’s incentives for new build properties. You need to notify us of any incentives detailed on the UK Finance Disclosure Form totaling more than 5% of the purchase price. Please do not send the form to us, even if only for information purposes. We do not need to see this form. |
| The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Virgin One |
Yes. We do not accept any incentives other than some builder’s incentives for new build properties. You need to notify us of any incentives detailed on the UK Finance Disclosure Form totaling more than 5% of the purchase price. Please do not send the form to us, even if only for information purposes. We do not need to see this form. |
| The Tipton & Coseley Building Society |
Yes. Where the incentive is a gifted deposit made by a family member you should undertake all necessary searches (including bankruptcy search) against the provider and also effect appropriate indemnity insurance(s) to afford the Society under Insolvency Act legislation. Please contact the Mortgage Department with any queries on this matter. |
| Together Personal Finance Limited | Yes. |
| Topaz Finance Ltd | Yes and you should report any discounts, allowances, cashbacks or seller deposits i.e. where the deposit is provided by the Seller, to the Lending Department, address and telphone number on Offer of Advance. |
| TSB Bank plc |
You should report details of all cash/financial incentives in the following circumstances: Where the value of the cash incentives is 5% or more greater than the value set out in the Further Conditions section of the Mortgage Offer; or Where no details are set out in the Mortgage Offer, whenever any cash/financial incentives are being paid by the seller. In addition, you should report details of any non financial/in-kind incentives other than those relating to fixtures or fittings in the property. For example, we would expect a new car incentive to be reported but not a higher specification kitchen. Do not send a copy of the UKF Disclosure of Incentives Form unless we specifically request it. In addition, you should also report details of all finders fees (whether or not the UKF Disclosure of Incentives Form applies) as they are not considered acceptable. A finders fee is a fee or commission paid by a seller to a third party (such as an investment club) for finding or introducing a buyer. It does not include the normal fee or commission payable to any estate agent handling the sale. Where the property is not a new build being sold by the developer, you must notify us if the deposit is to be paid by the seller |
| Ulster Bank | Yes. You need to notify us of any incentives detailed on the UK Finance Disclosure Form totalling more than 5% of the purchase price. Please do not send the form to us, even if only for information purposes. We do not need to see this form. |
| Vida Homeloans | Yes. As 1.11a, full information regarding incentives, allowances or discounts must be disclosed on the CML Disclosure of Incentives Form. |
| Virgin Money |
Yes, unless it is: • a builder or vendor cash/financial incentive in relation to the purchase of a new build property and the value of cash incentives is no greater than 5% of the lower of the purchase price or valuation stated in the offer and the loan amount (excluding fees added to the mortgage) is no greater than 90% of the lower of the purchase price or valuation stated in the offer; or • a builder or vendor non-cash/non-financial incentive for fixtures, fittings or white goods in relation to the purchase of a new build property. Cash/financial incentives include but are not limited to cashback deals, stamp duty / land and buildings tax contributions, payment of fees to professionals (e.g. solicitors, surveyors), rental payment guarantees, gifted deposits. Non-cash/non-financial incentive for fixtures, fittings or white goods include but are not limited to carpets, curtains, kitchen upgrades, bathroom upgrades, electrical upgrades, turf, landscaping. If the borrower is obtaining a Help to Buy Equity Loan, all incentives must be reported to us. |
| Whistletree (a trading name of TSB Bank plc) |
Yes. You should supply us with a copy of the disclosure of incentives form. Report to Mortgage Servicing, other details as 1.11a. |
| Yorkshire Bank Home Loans Ltd |
Yes, unless it is: • a builder or vendor cash/financial incentive in relation to the purchase of a new build property and the value of cash incentives is no greater than 5% of the lower of the purchase price or valuation stated in the offer and the loan amount (excluding fees added to the mortgage) is no greater than 90% of the lower of the purchase price or valuation stated in the offer; or • a builder or vendor non-cash/non-financial incentive for fixtures, fittings or white goods in relation to the purchase of a new build property. Cash/financial incentives include but are not limited to cashback deals, stamp duty / land and buildings tax contributions, payment of fees to professionals (e.g. solicitors, surveyors), rental payment guarantees, gifted deposits. Non-cash/non-financial incentive for fixtures, fittings or white goods include but are not limited to carpets, curtains, kitchen upgrades, bathroom upgrades, electrical upgrades, turf, landscaping. |
| Yorkshire Building Society |
Yes, if the purchase price does not reflect the cashback, incentives or discount then we may have to reconsider the basis of our lending. A completed copy of the UK Finance Disclosure of Incentives Form, also called the Disclosure Form (version 1), (the Form) should be obtained in the circumstances where the property is to be occupied for the first time, or for the first time in its current form, for example, because of a renovation or conversion. You should send the Form as soon as possible to whoever issued the offer/instructions even if it does not disclose any incentives. You must not submit your Certificate of Title unless you have previously sent us the Form. |
| Zephyr Homeloans | Yes and you should report any discounts, allowances, cashbacks or seller deposits i.e. where the deposit is provided by the Seller, to the Lending Department, address and telphone number on Offer of Advance. |