Virgin Money Mortgage Rates 2026
Expert Guide & Eligibility Explained
Virgin Money is a strong mainstream lender for first time buyers, home movers and remortgagers. Their products can offer generous affordability, competitive pricing across key LTV bands, and predictable underwriting when income and credit are straightforward. This guide explains how Virgin mortgages work, who they suit, and the criteria that matter most when applying.
Last reviewed April 2026 by Jason Foord, Director at Verifi Mortgages.
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Latest Virgin Money Mortgage Rates – Updated Monthly
Rate examples vary by LTV, product, and eligibility.
| Product | LTV | Initial Rate | Fee | Revert / SVR |
| 2 year fixed (purchase) | 60% | from 4.47% | £1495 | 6.74% |
| 5 year fixed (remortgage) | 75% | from 4.69% | £1495 | 6.74% |
| BTL 2 year fixed (Remortgage) | 60% | from 2.74% | £4200 | 8.65% |
| Tracker (BoE + 0.26%) | 60% | from 4.01% | £999 | 5.74% |
Last reviewed: March 2026 by Jason Foord, CeMAP. This information is general, not personal advice.
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First Time Buyers (up to 95% LTV)
Virgin offers:
- Up to 95% LTV
- Fee saver options
- Cashback on selected products
- Straightforward underwriting for clean credit
Who this suits:
- Clean credit history
- Regular, stable PAYE income
- Simple property types (houses and modern flats)
If you’re buying your first home, see our First Time Buyer Mortgage Guide for a clear breakdown of deposits, eligibility and how lenders assess affordability.
Expert insight:
“In my experience, Virgin’s approvals are quickest when income is simple. If a client is PAYE with clean credit, I usually see Virgin issue an offer faster than most big-six lenders — often with fewer questions. As soon as variable income or mixed employment types enter the picture, the case slows down noticeably.”
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Remortgages
Virgin’s remortgage products typically include:
- Free standard valuation
- Free basic legals
- £0-fee options at selected LTVs
This often makes Virgin cheaper than lenders advertising a lower headline rate. If you’re switching deals, explore our Remortgage Guide to understand fees, timelines, and how to compare lenders properly.
Expert insight:
“We often see borrowers choose a lender with a lower headline rate, only to realise they’re paying £600–£800 more once fees are factored in. Virgin’s free valuation and legal packages regularly tip the total cost in their favour — especially on remortgages where clients just want a clean switch with minimal expense.”
Employed Applicants (Virgin’s Strength)
Virgin accepts:
Probation is allowed as long as:
Expert insight:
“Borrowers are sometimes surprised that Virgin accepts a generous portion of bonus or commission. I’ve had cases where a client assumed their bonus ‘wouldn’t count’, but because they’d received it consistently for two years, Virgin used enough of it to boost their borrowing by a meaningful amount.”
Virgin Money Affordability & Maximum Loan Sizes
Loan to Income (LTI) Limits
Virgin ties LTI to income level and LTV.
Purchase or Remortgage (with additional borrowing):
Remortgage (no additional borrowing):
LTI reduced to 4.49× if:
Expert insight:
“What matters most with Virgin’s 5.5× lending is the way they tie it to income bands. When I model cases, I often see clients jump from 4.49× to 5.5× simply by being above the £75,000 threshold — which can be a difference of tens of thousands in borrowing.”
Self-Employed Borrowers
Virgin treats applicants with 20%+ shareholding as self-employed.
They require:
Expert insight:
“In my experience, Virgin works well for self-employed clients when the business shows stable or rising profit. If the latest year’s figures drop, the case slows down immediately — and Virgin will want a clear, documented reason. I’ve had approvals on declining profit only where the client could prove the dip was temporary and already recovering.”
Virgin Money Credit Rules
Defaults
CCJs
Not accepted
Arrears
Expert insight:
“We often see borrowers assume older credit issues are an automatic decline, but Virgin is actually fine with small historic blips. The real problem is anything recent. Their automated system flags fresh arrears, defaults or CCJs instantly, and once that happens, there’s no flexibility — the case stops there.”
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Disclaimer
Information here is general and may change. All lending is subject to status, affordability and valuation. Verifi Mortgages is FCA-regulated and not affiliated with Virgin Money.
If you’d like to learn more about eligibility and mortgage criteria, Visit Virgin Money mortgage eligibility and criteria.
Jason Foord, CeMAP — Mortgage Adviser & Director, Verifi Mortgages
Specialist in lender criteria, affordability modelling and first time buyer applications — insights based on real case experience.