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Contracted Rental Income · Landlord Rent Advance

Landlord Rent Advance: Turn Contracted Rent into Upfront Capital

Access £1,000 to £75,000 of future rental income in 24–72 hours without touching your low fixed-rate BTL mortgage, paying early repayment charges, or registering charges on your title deeds.

Estimate My Rent Advance

No credit bureau searches at this initial stage.

Why rent factoring

Release capital without refinancing the property

Convert contracted rent into working capital while the tenancy and existing mortgage continue.

01

Rental Income, Not Property Equity

An unsecured business facility supported by a personal guarantee, assessed against contracted rent rather than a new charge on your property.

02

Protect Low Fixed Mortgage Rates

Avoid breaking your current 2% or 3% fixed-rate BTL mortgage or paying thousands in Early Repayment Charges (ERCs).

03

Speed to Payout (24–72 Hours)

No property valuations, no legal conveyancing and no bank underwriting delays. Receive funds in days.

04

In-Situ Tenant Friendly

Fund EPC upgrades or refurbishments without needing vacant possession or Section 21 evictions under the Renters' Rights Act.

Interactive calculator

Estimate your available rent advance

Adjust the total portfolio rent roll and advance period to model the future rental income available upfront.

Combine the total monthly rent roll across all your rental properties
£
£500£50,000+

Advance period

2
1 unit20+ units

Stored for lead context only. The calculation uses Total Monthly Portfolio Rent directly.

Indicative advance

6-month rental period

Estimated landlord rent advance results
Gross rental period total£15,000
Upfront cash before fees£15,000
Monthly rent allocation£2,500 / month

No credit bureau searches at this initial stage.

Indicative illustration only. The cash figure is contracted rent before provider fees, capped at £75,000 per borrower. Monthly allocation is the illustrated advance divided by the selected period; actual repayments include provider costs. Eligibility, fees, payment timing and collection arrangements are subject to assessment and the final offer.

Compare your options

Rent Advance vs First-Charge Remortgage vs Second-Charge Loan

Access working capital without replacing your mortgage or adding a new property charge.

Rent Advance compared with secured borrowing
CriteriaLandlord Rent AdvanceFirst-Charge RemortgageSecond-Charge Loan
Time to Cash24–72 hours4–8 weeks3–6 weeks
Valuation RequirementsNoneFull Red Book valuationFull Red Book valuation
Title Deed ChargesNone (personal guarantee)Legal first chargeLegal second charge
Mortgagee ConsentNot required for an unsecured facilityExisting mortgage repaid / replacedRequired from the existing lender
Underwriting BasisContracted rental incomeProperty valuation and affordabilityAvailable equity and affordability
Valuation FeesNone (£0)Typically £400–£1,500+Typically £400–£1,000+
Legal RepresentationNo conveyancing requiredLegal representation requiredLegal representation required
Impact on Existing MortgageExisting rate retainedReplaced; early repayment charges may applyRemains, subject to mortgage covenants

Timescales and fees are indicative, not guaranteed. The unsecured facility does not require mortgagee consent for a property charge; check any restrictions on assigning rent in your existing agreements.

Qualification

Qualification & Underwriting Benchmarks

Assessment focuses on your contracted rental flow, tenancy quality and ability to meet the agreed repayments.

Eligible properties

  • Residential properties with Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) or corporate lets, subject to current tenancy legislation.
  • Commercial leases with monthly rental schedules and at least 12 months unexpired.
  • Single buy-to-let properties and multi-property residential or commercial portfolios.

Landlord requirements

  • UK-resident individuals and UK SPV limited companies accepted.
  • Active rental collection history verified through secure Open Banking.
  • Clean credit history: no CCJs or defaults, settled or unsatisfied, within the past six years, subject to provider checks.
  • Facilities from £1,000 to £75,000 per borrower, for up to 12 months.

Unsecured business facility supported by a personal guarantee. No charges are registered against property title deeds during the ordinary course of borrowing. Not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority where entered into for business or investment purposes. You remain responsible for repayment; a personal guarantee can put your personal assets at risk if the facility is not repaid.

Practical landlord uses

Put future rent to work today

Choose a common landlord objective to see where an advance can support near-term cashflow.

Use case 01

EPC Band C Compliance

Fund insulation, heating and glazing for EPC Band C improvements as part of your Warm Homes Plan and Renters’ Rights Act preparation. Check the rules and deadlines that apply to your property.

No credit bureau searches at this initial stage.

How it works

From rent roll to cash in four steps

A straightforward assessment and electronic completion process designed around occupied rental property.

  1. 1. Quick Tenancy Assessment

    Provide your active AST, corporate letting agreement or commercial lease and verify rental collection through secure Open Banking.

  2. 2. Receive Tailored Offer

    The provider assesses verifiable net rental flow and affordability, then provides a tailored upfront cash amount, fees and repayment schedule.

  3. 3. Fast Funds Disbursement

    Sign electronically; cash reaches your bank account in one to three business days.

  4. 4. Automatic Monthly Repayment

    Monthly repayments are collected by direct debit from your designated business account, serviced from ongoing rent receipts.

Knowledge base

Plan the wider portfolio strategy

Compare compliance, short-term project funding and longer-term capital release routes.

Product questions

Landlord Rent Advance FAQs

Key points about structure, mortgage permissions, tenancy changes and portfolio applications.

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