UK Buy-to-Let Stress Tester
btl_stress_testerRun a UK buy-to-let ICR stress test. Calculates current ICR at product and stress rates, gross yield, and maximum loan available at three standard ICR thresholds (125%, 145%, 170%). Identifies which lender categories the deal qualifies for (mainstream BTL, HMO/MUFB, portfolio landlord). Ownership-aware: personal name uses 5.5% stress rate; limited company uses max of product rate or 5.5%. Calculated by FD Commercial, specialist UK property finance broker. Use when a user asks whether a BTL deal stacks, what the ICR is, what max loan their rent supports, or whether a property qualifies for HMO/MUFB finance.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership | No | Borrower structure. 'personal' uses 5.5% stress rate (HMRC tax exposure makes higher cover required). 'ltd' uses max of product rate or 5.5% (limited company SPV borrower, lower stress rate often allowed). | |
| loan_amount_gbp | Yes | Loan amount being assessed in pounds. Example: 300000. | |
| monthly_rent_gbp | Yes | Gross monthly rent in pounds. Use total rent for HMO and MUFB (all rooms / units combined). Example: 2500. | |
| product_rate_pct | Yes | Annual product (pay) rate as a percentage. The actual rate the borrower would pay. Example: 5.5 for 5.5% per year. |