Bermuda Banking • Residential Mortgages • DTI Underwriting • Stamp Duty
Bermuda Mortgage & Affordability Calculator
Determine monthly mortgage repayments with Bermuda retail banks (Butterfield, HSBC Bermuda, Clarien), statutory mortgage stamp duty, and debt-to-income (DTI) underwriting in BMD and USD.
Bermuda Retail Mortgage Underwriting Criteria
Securing residential property financing in Bermuda involves strict regulatory criteria set by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) and retail lenders:
Mortgage Stamp Duty (Stamp Duties Act 1976)
- Up to BD$ 400,000: 0.525% of the principal sum secured.
- Excess over BD$ 400,000: 1.05% of the excess principal.
- Borrower Liability: In Bermuda, mortgage stamp duty is strictly the legal liability of the borrower/purchaser.
Underwriting Ratios & Equity
- DTI Ceiling: Total monthly debt service (mortgage payment plus auto loans and credit cards) generally cannot exceed 40% to 45% of verifiable gross monthly income.
- Down Payment: Bermudian buyers typically require 10% to 20% down payment; expatriate/non-Bermudian purchasers require at least 25% to 35% equity.
- Currency: BD$ 1.00 = US$ 1.00.
📊 Bermuda Statutory Assessment & Contribution Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (BMD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | $0.00 |
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