Read the most frequently asked questions about getting a mortgage on a second home, which have already been answered by our mortgage experts.

Sometimes you will see terms such as “investment property” and “second home” to describe property that is not someone’s primary residence, as the two are very different, in this FAQ section you can use it as a starting point to understand the difference between the who and ultimately the requirements of each.

To read more about second home mortgages, see our applying for a mortgage guide.

Alternatively, if you need additional advice you can also ask your own question now and our knowledgeable mortgage experts will reply as soon as they can.

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