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Private banks seek home loan cash deposits

By Tanya Powley and Alice Ross

Published: November 20 2009 20:33 | Last updated: November 20 2009 20:33

Private banks are demanding upfront cash deposits from wealthy homebuyers seeking property loans, as extra security against uncertain bonus income.

Brokers specialising in loans of at least £1m say some private banks now require a year’s worth of mortgage interest payments in advance.

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