Can I get a mortgage using retained profits?

Using retained business profits for a mortgage can be challenging, however, it is possible to find lenders who will consider your retained profits. Most mainstream self-employed mortgage lenders calculate affordability based on salary and dividends. Therefore, you may need to use a specialist lender who will look at your retained profits, in turn this could allow you to borrow more.

Can I use dividend income to get a mortgage?

Typically, you won’t be able to get a mortgage solely based on your dividend income, as many mortgage lenders wont consider it as a stable source of income. Instead, lenders will look at your dividend income in addition to things like your salary to give them a rounded idea of your affordability.

Can I get a self-employed mortgage without proof of income?

No, you will always need to prove your income to lenders. The process may involve verifying income with HMRC. One of the key things that lenders need to assess is a potential applicant’s affordability, as they want to know you can afford to make your monthly mortgage payments.

Can I get a self-employed mortgage with bad credit?

Yes, self-employed individuals are able to get mortgages even if they have bad credit. However, securing a mortgage with a bad credit history can present a significant challenge depending on the severity of the credit event(s) and time that has passed since. You’ll be please to know that we specialise in bad credit mortgages and can help you acquire a mortgage product, even with a less than perfect score.

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