Buy to Let Maximum Loan Calculator

Estimate the maximum buy to let mortgage based on the stress rate, rental cover requirement, and expected monthly rent.

Use it as an early guide before comparing products or speaking with an adviser about a specific property and lender criteria.

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Enter the rental stress details

Choose the stress rate and rental cover requirement used by the product you are checking, then add the expected monthly rent.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The stress rate is the interest rate a lender uses to test whether the rental income still supports the mortgage. It is often higher than the actual product rate.

The rental cover requirement is the percentage of the stressed mortgage payment the expected rent must cover. Common figures are 125% and 145%, depending on tax position and lender policy.

No. It is a quick guide only. The final lending decision depends on the lender, product, property, valuation, borrower profile, and any wider portfolio exposure.

Important Information

This calculator is for illustration only and does not provide mortgage advice or a mortgage offer. Actual borrowing will depend on lender criteria, valuation, tax position, property type, and your wider financial circumstances.

Speak with a qualified adviser before relying on any figure, submitting an application, or making an offer on a property.