UK Mortgage Glossary
Mortgage Guarantee Scheme (MGS)
Government scheme backing 95% LTV mortgages from UK lenders.
Full definition
A UK government scheme that guarantees a slice of the lender's risk on 95% LTV mortgages, encouraging banks to offer high-LTV products without prohibitive pricing. Made permanent on 1 July 2025. Most major UK lenders participate. See the 95% LTV guide.
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Whether mortgage guarantee scheme (mgs) is relevant to your mortgage depends on your circumstances — lender, product, deposit, employment, credit profile, and stage of application. An FCA-authorised mortgage broker will tell you exactly where it applies to your case.
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