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Aldermore to launch Help to Buy ISA

Christina Hoghton
Written By:
Christina Hoghton
Posted:
Updated:
09/03/2017

First-time buyers can see their savings boosted by the Government with the new tax-free ISA account

Aldermore has announced that it plans to launch a Help to Buy ISA on the first day of the new Government scheme – 1st December.

The new product has been designed to support people looking to buy their first home and allows savers to put away up to £200 a month, which the Government will boost by 25% when they buy their home, up to a maximum of £3,000.

In the first month, savers will be able save £1,200, an extra £1,000 on top of the monthly maximum of £200.

The launch follows recent research conducted by Aldermore showing awareness of the Help to Buy: ISA is highest among 18-24 and 25-34 year olds. Encouragingly, the same age groups said the forthcoming changes in the savings industry will encourage them to save significantly more than other age groups.

Almost half (48%) of the UK believe the introduction of the Help to Buy: ISA will have significant benefits, compared to 27% who don’t think it will.

Charles Haresnape, mortgage group managing director at Aldermore, said: “Our launch of the Help to Buy ISA further underlines our commitment to helping first-time buyers get on the housing ladder, and the Government’s increased support for those struggling to save a deposit will be a positive influence on the market.

“As part of both the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee and equity loan schemes, Aldermore is proud to support customers who are looking for their first home and support initiatives such as this across the board, lowering borrowing age limits and expanding the eligible family members for our Family Guarantee mortgage product in order to provide tailored finance options.

“Our statistics show that the Help to Buy scheme has functioned as planned, with our average applicant for Help to Buy a first-time buyer from the North West, and the Help to Buy ISA will be another valuable resource for those looking to buy their first home.”