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Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) helps homeowners on certain benefits pay interest on loans or mortgages - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim.
You may be able to get help towards interest payments on: the mortgage for…
You’ll get help paying the interest on your mortgage or loan. Support for…
To be eligible for a Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) loan, you must…
When you apply for a qualifying benefit, you’ll be asked extra questions…
You’ll need to repay your SMI loan as a lump sum with interest if you sell…
You can still get financial help with your housing costs if your Income…
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
You can no longer apply for the Help to Build Equity Loan. Find out what happens after you’ve applied and how to make a complaint.
You can no longer apply for a Help to Build: Equity Loan for properties in…
You can make a complaint by post or email. Help to Build Customer…
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
Find out about financial support available to veterans and their families.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing loans to employees
Think carefully before you borrow money for your company.
Guidance and forms for homebuilders, mortgage brokers and lenders, and conveyancers. Help to Buy: Equity Loan has closed to applications.
Student finance for most undergraduate and some postgraduate and further education courses starting on or after 1 January 2027. Information about student loans, grants and extra funding to help cover course tuition fees and living costs.
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