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Momentum Mortgage - How it works

Our Momentum mortgage, which is available on certain properties in participating developments, makes it easier to get onto the property ladder.

How it works

  • Choose your mortgage for 95% of the property value
  • The developer pays the 5% deposit
  • In 5 years we will revalue the property

If the value of your property has increased by 5% or more you are required to pay back the original deposit to the developer through personal savings, a personal loan or by topping up your Ulster Bank mortgage.

If the value of your property has decreased:
You don't pay back the deposit and we'll reduce your mortgage by up to 10% of the original property value depending on your new valuation.

Example of our Momentum mortgage working

Year 1
House price £150,000
Professional valuation £150,000
Mortgage provided by Ulster Bank at 95% of property value £142,500
5% deposit paid by the developer £7,500
Year 5
If after 5 years:
Professional valuation New valuation is at least 5% higher than original valuation New valuation is lower than original valuation New valuation is the same as original valuation
Mortgage amount £142,500 £142,500 £142,500
New professional valuation £160,000 £140,000 £150,000
Loan to Value 89% 102% 95%
Pay Deposit back £7,500 Yes No No
Mortgage reduced No Yes No
Guaranteed reduction (up to 10% of original property value) No £9,500 No
Revised mortgage No change £133,000 No change
Revised Loan to Value No change 95% No change

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE