Secured Loans & Second Charge Mortgages

Raise capital against your property without disturbing your existing mortgage. Borrow for any legal purpose with competitive secured loan rates.

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Keep Your Rate, Raise More Capital

A secured loan (also known as a second charge mortgage) lets you borrow against the equity in your property without remortgaging. This is particularly valuable when you're on a competitive fixed rate you don't want to lose, when early repayment charges make remortgaging expensive, or when you need funds for a purpose your first charge lender wouldn't accommodate.

What We Can Arrange

Borrow for any legal purpose: home improvements, debt consolidation, business investment, school fees
Up to 90% LTV (combined first and second charge)
No need to disturb your existing low-rate first mortgage
High income multiples available from specialist lenders
Adverse credit history considered: CCJs, defaults, missed payments
Self-employed and contractor income accepted
Fast turnaround. Some lenders complete in 2–3 weeks
Fixed and variable rate options
Loans from £10,000 to £2,000,000+

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Free, no-obligation consultation. We'll be in touch within 24 hours.

No obligation • Initial consultation at our expense • Response within 24 hours

When Is a Secured Loan Better Than Remortgaging?

  • • You're locked into a competitive fixed rate with high early repayment charges
  • • Your first charge lender won't lend the additional amount you need
  • • You have adverse credit that has developed since your first mortgage
  • • You need to raise capital quickly and a secured loan is faster to arrange
  • • You want to consolidate debts without changing your main mortgage
  • • Your income has changed and you might not pass your current lender's affordability on a remortgage

Key Criteria

• Maximum LTV: Up to 90% combined (first charge + second charge), subject to credit profile and lender.

• Loan amounts: Typically from £10,000 to £2,000,000+.

• Terms: 1 to 30 years depending on purpose and lender.

• Credit profile: Clean, near-prime and adverse credit all considered.

• Income types: Employed, self-employed, contractor, pension and rental income.

How It Works

1

Initial Consultation

We discuss your situation, income, goals and any concerns, at our expense and without obligation.

2

Market Search

We search our extensive lender panel including specialist lenders to find the best deal.

3

Application

We prepare and submit your application, managing all lender communications.

4

Completion

We coordinate with solicitors and the lender through to completion day.

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

A secured loan is a loan secured against your property. Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. Chess Mortgages is a trading style of Chess Property Services (London) Limited (Company No. 6575229), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No. 748976).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a secured loan?
A secured loan (second charge mortgage) is a loan secured against your property that sits behind your existing mortgage. It allows you to borrow against your equity without changing your main mortgage.
Can I get a secured loan with bad credit?
Yes. Many secured loan lenders specialise in adverse credit cases. We have access to lenders who consider CCJs, defaults, missed payments and even IVAs.
How much can I borrow?
This depends on your equity, income and credit profile. Most lenders allow combined borrowing up to 85–90% of your property value. Loans typically range from £10,000 to £2,000,000+.
Is a secured loan the same as a remortgage?
No. A remortgage replaces your existing mortgage. A secured loan sits behind it as a second charge. The key advantage is you keep your existing mortgage rate and terms.

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Speak with one of our expert advisers today, initial consultation at our expense, and without obligation.