1. Is there a charge to open an Innovative Finance ISA account?
No, it's free to open our innovative Finance ISA account.
2. Are there any fees if I choose to invest?
No.
3. What’s the minimum investment term?
3 years, calculated to commence from the end of the current tax year (5th April 2019) and end on the third anniversary of that date (5th April 2022). After this term your money can be transferred / withdrawn by giving 3 months’ notice. However, in some cases it may not be possible to return all of your money until a loan is redeemed or new investment is received. If a loan is in default you will not be able to recover the part of your investment allocated to tha loan until the borrower repays. Please read the product T & Cs, available when you click 'More Info' above, for more details.
4. How is my investment secured?
Whilst The House Crowd Innovative Finance ISA is not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), your money is secured by a legal charge against the borrower’s land/ property which can be possessed and sold in the event of the borrower not repaying. However, property values can go down as well as up so your capital is at risk. Please review our underwriting manuals for full details of how your money is protected.
5. Can I transfer money from my existing ISA?
Yes, you can. The minimum transfer is £1,000. If you transfer between £1,000 and £4,999 there will be an admin charge of £50. Transfers of £5,000 and over are free of charge.
If you have other ISAs you would like to transfer, here’s what you need to do:
- Open a House Crowd account and upload your ID for our compliance checks.
- Once approved, apply for an ISA account (you'll need your national insurance number to hand)
- Click ‘my portfolio’ and new ISA transfers and follow the instructions to complete the process.
6. Where can I find out more information?
Please read our FAQs or contact our Member Support team for more information. You should also read our risk warning, important information and terms and conditions before investing.