Self-employed mortgages

For the self-employed it can feel like there’s a lot of hoops to jump through to find a mortgage.

We know that not everyone’s finances are simple and straightforward. So from builders to plumbers, techies to contractors, whether a limited company or sole trader, we’ll look at the big picture.

Our expert underwriters will assess each mortgage application on its own merits and will use a bit of common sense to understand individual circumstances.

We don’t cap LTV for self-employed lending
We can look at retained profits in your business when assessing your income
Our loan to income ratio remains up to 5.5x for individual or joint applicants with a minimum of £50k income
We lend up to a maximum term of 40 years
We ignore all communications defaults
We allow a maximum of 1 settled default in the last 13 – 36 months up to £500, and all defaults registered over 3 years are accepted
We’re not ‘computer-says-no’ – every mortgage application is individually assessed

We offer mortgages through brokers

If you’re looking for a new mortgage, then please contact your broker, they’ll be able to discuss your personal circumstances to help find the right mortgage for you. You can find a mortgage broker by searching online or by asking friends or family for personal recommendations. Don’t forget to check they're registered with the FCA. You can do this by visiting register.fca.org.uk

Why use a mortgage broker? Read our article on 10 great reasons.

Subject to status. Your mortgage is secured on your property. Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments.