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Click here to view amending instruments for this sectionMCOB Sch 1 Record keeping requirements

MCOB Sch 1.1 Guidance01/12/2004

The aim of the guidance in the following table is to give the reader a quick overall view of the relevant record keeping requirements.

MCOB Sch 1.2 Guidance01/12/2004

It is not a complete statement of those requirements and should not be relied on as if it were.

MCOB Sch 1.3 Guidance30/06/2010

Handbook referenceSubject of recordContents of recordWhen record must be madeRetention period
MCOB 3.10.1 REach non-real time financial promotionName of individual who confirmed compliance or approved the1financial promotion1 , and the date of confirmationDate of confirmation or approvalOne year from the date on which the1 financial promotion1 was last communicated
MCOB 3.10.2 G (2) to (5)Each non-real time financial promotionDetails of: the medium for which the1 financial promotion1 was authorised; evidence supporting a material factual statement; evidence to show that any typical APR was representative of businessDate of confirmation or approvalOne year from the date on which the1 financial promotion1 was last communicated
MCOB 3.10.3 G (1) Each non-real time financial promotionA copy of the1 financial promotion1 as finally publishedDate of confirmation or approvalOne year from the date on which the1 financial promotion1 was last communicated
MCOB 4.7.17 R (1)(a)SuitabilityDetails of the customer information obtained, including the customer's needs and circumstances, for the purpose of assessing the suitability of a regulated mortgage contractWhen the personal recommendation is madeThree years
MCOB 4.7.17 R (1)(b)SuitabilityAn explanation of the reasons why the firm believes the personal recommendation complies with the suitability requirements in MCOB 4.7.4 R (1)When the personal recommendation is madeThree years
MCOB 4.7.17 R (1)(b)SuitabilityAn explanation of the reasons why a personal recommendation has been made on a basis other than that described in MCOB 4.7.13 E (1)When the personal recommendation is madeThree years
MCOB 4.8.7 RScripted questionsA record of the scripted questions used in non-advised salesThe date on which the scripted questions are first usedOne year from the date on which the scripted questions are superseded by a more up-to-date record
MCOB 4.6.11 RNotice of cancellationA record of the fact that notice has been given (including the original notice instructions and a copy of any receipt of notice issued)When the firm first becomes aware that notice has been servedThree years
2MCOB 4.11.8 RCustomer information on which an assessment of the affordability and appropriateness for a regulated sale and rent back agreement was basedCustomer information on his income, expenditure, resources, needs, objectives and individual circumstancesThe date on which the firm reached a conclusion on affordability and appropriatenessFive years, or one year after the end of the fixed term of the tenancy agreement, if later
MCOB 5.4.19REach illustration a firm issues to a customer where the customer applies for that particular regulated mortgage contractThe Key facts illustrations (KFI) issuedThe date the customer applies for the particular regulated mortgage contractOne year
MCOB 5.4.21REach KFI retainedDetail of: the date the KFI was issued; the date on which the customer applied for the regulated mortgage contract; and the medium through which the KFI was issuedThe date the customer applies for the particular regulated mortgage contractOne year
MCOB 5.9.2REach pre-sale disclosureA record of the main terms of the regulated sale and rent back agreementThe date on which the disclosure is madeThe longer of a period of 2one year 2from the end of the2fixed term of the tenancy2 or five years from the date of the disclosure
2MCOB 5.9.8RProvider informationA record of the contact details of the provider, making it clear whether it is a SRB agreement provider or an unauthorised SRB agreement providerThe date on which the regulated sale and rent back mediation activity is carried onThe longer of one year, or one year from the end of the fixed term of the tenancy under the regulated sale and rent back agreement
MCOB 6.4.3R(1)Offer documentEach offer document issued to the customerThe date on which the firm issues the offer document to the customerOne year
MCOB 6.4.3R(2)Tariff of chargesA copy of the tariff of charges issued with, or as part of the offer documentThe date on which the firm issues the tariff of charges to the customerOne year
MCOB 6.4.3R(3)Supplemental information relating to mortgage credit cardsInformation explaining that rights associated with a traditional credit card do not apply,The date on which the firm issues the information to the customerOne year
2MCOB 6.9.11REach written pre-offer document (Stage One) required under MCOB 6.9.3RA record of the main terms of the proposed regulated sale and rent back agreementThe date on which the document is producedThe longer of a period of one year from the end of the fixed term of the tenancy under the regulated sale and rent back agreement or five years from the date of the written pre-offer document
2MCOB 6.9.11R Each written offer document for signing (Stage Two) required under MCOB 6.9.10R (1)A record of the contents of the documents and the cooling-off periodThe date on which the document is producedThe longer of a period of one year from the end of the fixed term of the tenancy under the regulated sale and rent back agreement or five years from the date of the written offer document
MCOB 7.4.2RStart of contract disclosureThe amount of the first and subsequent payments; the date and method of collection of the first and subsequent payments; details of insurance products and any repayment vehicle purchased through the firm, of the first premium payable and whether this is to be collected with the mortgage payment; detail of the repayment method, and if interest only a reminder to the customer to maintain a suitable repayment vehicle; what to do if the account falls into arrears; information about linked borrowing or savings available and whether or not overpayments or underpayments are permitted.The date on which the firm issues the information to the customerOne year
MCOB 8.5.22R(1)(a)SuitabilityDetails of the customer information obtained, including the customer's needs and circumstances, for the purpose of assessing the suitability of a 1equity release transaction1When the personal recommendation is madeThree years
MCOB 8.5.22R(1)(b)SuitabilityAn explanation of the reasons why the firm believes the personal recommendation complies with suitability requirements in MCOB 8.5.4R(1)When the personal recommendation is madeThree years
MCOB 8.5.22R(1)(b)SuitabilityAn explanation of the reasons why a personal recommendation has been made on a basis other than that described in MCOB 8.5.17E(1)When the personal recommendation is madeThree years
MCOB 8.3.1R(1)Scripted questionsA record of the scripted questions used in non-advised salesThe date on which the scripted questions are first usedOne year from the date on which the scripted questions are superseded by a more up-to-date record
MCOB 8.3.1R(1)Notice of cancellationA record of the fact that notice has been given (including the original notice instructions and a copy of any receipt of notice issued)When the firm first becomes aware that notice has been servedThree years
MCOB 9.3.1REach illustration a firm issues to a customer where the customer applies for that particular1 equity release transaction1The 1key1facts illustrations (KFI) issuedThe date the customer applies for the particular1 equity release transaction1One year
MCOB 9.3.1REach KFI retainedDetail of: the date the KFI was issued; the date on which the customer applied for the1 equity release transaction1; and the medium through which the KFI was issuedThe date the customer applies for the particular1 equity release transaction1One year
MCOB 9.5.2ROffer documentEach offer document issued to the customerThe date on which the firm issues the offer document to the customerOne year
MCOB 9.5.2RTariff of chargesA copy of the tariff of charges issued with, or as part of the offer documentThe date on which the firm issues the tariff of charges to the customerOne year
MCOB 9.5.2RSupplemental information relating to mortgage credit cardInformation explaining that rights associated with a traditional credit card do not applyThe date on which the firm issues the information to the customerOne year
MCOB 9.7.10RStart of contract disclosure where interest payments are requiredThe amount of the first and subsequent payments; the date, frequency and method of collection of the first and subsequent payments; the net amount the customer will receive where interest is deducted from income and the method by which this will be paid; details of insurance products purchased through the firm, of the first premium payable and whether this is to be collected with the mortgage payment; confirmation that the3 lifetime mortgage3 is on an interest-only basis and details of how the firm expects the capital to be repaid; what to do if the account falls into arrears; information about linked borrowing or savings available and whether or not overpayments or underpayments are permitted.The date on which the firm issues the information to the customerOne year
MCOB 9.6.1RIllustrations required on event-driven changes to the contractA copy of the illustrations issued for further advances requiring authorisation; rate switches and the removal or addition of a party to the contractWhen the illustrations is issuedOne year
MCOB 9.7.10RStart of contract disclosure for a drawdown mortgage with fixed payments to the customerThe amount of the first and subsequent payments; the date of issue and method of the payment of the first and subsequent payments; details of insurance products purchased through the firm, and of the first and subsequent premiums and the method and date of collection; details of how the firm expects the capital and interest to be paid; information about linked borrowing or savings available and whether or not repayments are permittedThe date on which the firm issues the information to the customerOne year
MCOB 9.7.10RStart of contract disclosure for a drawdown mortgage without fixed payments to the customerWhere the customer can choose the frequency of the payment, details of the limitations on frequency and amount of payments; where payments can vary for any other reasons, details of the amount of the first payment and how subsequent payments can vary; the method by which payments will be made; details of insurance products purchased through the firm, and of the first and subsequent premiums and the method and date of collection; details of how the firm expects the capital and interest to be paid; information about linked borrowing or savings available and whether or not repayments are permittedThe date on which the firm issues the information to the customerOne year
MCOB 9.7.10RStart of contract disclosure where a lump sum payment to the customer is made and interest is rolled upConfirmation if appropriate that no payments are required and details of how the firm expect capital and interest to be paid; if payments are to be made, the amount, frequency and method of collection of the first and subsequent payments; what to do in the case of arrears; details of insurance products purchased through the firm, and of the first and subsequent premiums and the method and date of collection; details of how the firm expects the capital and interest to be paid; information about linked borrowing or savings available and whether or not repayments are permittedThe date on which the firm issues the information to the customerOne year
MCOB 11.3.1R(2)Ability of the customer to repay advanceEvidence to demonstrate that the firm has taken into account the customer's ability to repayWhen the assessment of the customer's ability to repay is madeOne year from the date on which the regulated mortgage contract is entered into, or the further advance provided
MCOB 11.3.4R(2)Responsible lending policyA record of the firm's written policy setting out the factors the firm will take into account in assessing the customer's ability to repayThe date on which the policy is setOne year from the date on which the policy is replaced
MCOB 13.3.9 R4Dealings with customers in arrears or with a mortgage shortfall debtDetails of all dealings (including a recording of all telephone conversations) 4with the customer; information relating to any repayment plan; date of issue of any legal proceedings; arrangements made for sale of a repossessed property; and the basis of any tailored information where the loan is for a business purpose.The date of the dealing4Three years 4 from the date on which the record is made4