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Mortgage case studies

Anonymised examples showing how our advisers approach cases that need more than a standard lender search. Outcomes are not guarantees; every application is assessed individually.

Self-employed

Company director using retained profit

The director’s salary and dividends did not reflect the strength of a profitable limited company.

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Bad credit

First-time buyer with a recent default

A historic credit problem had reduced the client’s lender options and confidence about buying.

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Complex income

Affordability supported by eligible benefits

The household relied on a combination of earned income and benefits that their original affordability estimate had not fully recognised.

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First-time buyer

Polish-speaking first-time buyer in Dundee

The client wanted to understand the Scottish buying and mortgage process in their first language.

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Property investment

HMO purchase through a limited company

The property, proposed HMO use and SPV ownership did not fit a standard buy-to-let application.

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Foreign income

Northern Ireland buyer earning in euros

The applicant lived in Northern Ireland but earned employment income in the Republic of Ireland.

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