Our lending criteria can be layered together to create the
perfect solution for your mortgage customers.

The customer

  • First-time buyers who need help from their parents
  • Older borrowers who need the support of a family member to stay living in their own home
  • Close family members helping another on the property ladder or purchase buy to let property
  • Separating couples where one partner wants to buy out the other

The solution

  • Up to 95% LTV (New Build up to 90% LTV on houses and flats)
  • Up to four applicants on the mortgage, with a minimum of one applicant on the property deeds
  • Income can be accepted from up to 4 applicants at full income multiples, subject to affordability
  • Maximum age 80 considered (mortgage term based on the oldest applicant)
  • Gifted deposit from an immediate family relative can be accepted
  • Interest only and repayment options available (maximum LTVs apply)
  • 60% Bonus/Commission/Overtime from the last years’ P60
  • Self-employed: Profit before taxation plus Directors remuneration used if 100% of Ltd company shareholders are on the application
  • Contractor: Daily rate x 5 x 46, no minimum contract value, all industries accepted, no more than six weeks of gaps, umbrella companies accepted
  • Investment income: Accepted at 5% of fund value over a maximum term of 20 years – subject to a minimum managed portfolio value of £250,000

For full details, please refer to our Mortgage Lending Criteria Guide and Product Guides.