Our van is the lifeblood of our Hinckley-based homelessness charity, but after more than 10 years it’s spending more time in the garage than on the road. Every donation helps us keep changing lives in Hinckley and beyond.
Homebuyers choosing Hinckley & Rugby’s new Charity Assist Mortgage will be helping Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland, thanks to the Building Society’s support.
The Building Society is donating £250 for every Charity Assist Mortgage taken out. The donations will help us provide a home and meaningful work in Hinckley for formerly homeless people for as long as they need it.
The Charity Assist Mortgage has been created for homebuyers who want a competitive fixed rate product delivered with the personal service of a regional building society whilst also helping others who are facing the challenges of homelessness. The low-fee mortgage at up to 90 per cent Loan to Value (LTV) charges 2.79 per cent interest for the first two years. It then reverts to a discount mortgage for three years, at a current rate of 4.49 per cent. The application fee is £199 and there is no completion fee.
Michelle Tong, trainee team leader in Hinckley & Rugby’s mortgage department, was one of the team which developed the new Charity Assist Mortgage. Michelle said: “Every day we help our customers achieve their dreams of home ownership. Now with this new mortgage, our customers can show their support for people who have struggled to keep a roof over their heads.
“The Emmaus approach of wraparound support – a place to live, meaningful work, a supportive community – is incredibly valuable.
“We hope lots of customers select the new Charity Assist Mortgage, enabling Hinckley & Rugby to make lots of donations to Emmaus so the charity can help more companions to embark on a fresh start with lots of support in a welcoming place to call home.”
We are really pleased that Hinckley & Rugby is supporting its local homelessness charity. Each £250 donated will contribute to a month’s accommodation, food, clothing, support and training for a formerly homeless person. That means every mortgage approved is not just helping a homebuyer but also providing a home for someone in a vulnerable situation.
Mir and a current Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland companion, Tony, launched the new mortgage with Michelle. Tony said: “After a battle with alcohol addiction I left rehab sober but with nowhere to live. If it wasn’t for Emmaus I would probably have ended up on the streets. They gave me a roof over my head and a place to feel safe. After four years with Emmaus I’m still doing well. I’ve been given the chance to work; I run the La Boutique Emmaus shop in Hinckley – something I never thought I could do. It’s a reason to get out of bed in the morning and a reason to feel good about myself. Thanks to Emmaus, I’m feeling positive about my future.”
Details of the mortgage are at: hrbs.co.uk/mortgage-product/2-year-fixed-charity-assist-mortgage
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