How do I prove my income for a mortgage?
What documents do I need to prove my income for a mortgage?
An employed restaurant manager
Sally works as a restaurant manager and is looking to buy a house with her partner, Nathan. Since July, Sally’s employer has brought her back to work on part-time hours and furloughed her for the remainder. Nathan is employed at a marketing agency and is working remotely on full pay. As a result, their prospective lender has asked for the following as proof of income:
— Three months’ payslips and two years’ P60s (these are standard requirements, although some lenders may accept less)
— Three months’ bank account statements
— For Sally, the lender has also asked for a reference from her employer to confirm the date she will be returning to full-time work.
Sally does have three months’ worth of payslips to give to her lender, although these show her reduced furloughed salary, rather than her full salary. As a result, it is likely the lender will use this figure to calculate affordability for her.
A self-employed graphic designer
Dan works for himself as a graphic designer. He has seen his income dip significantly since the onset of the pandemic, with clients delaying or cancelling many projects. After confirming to HMRC that his business had been adversely affected by the crisis, he applied for and received a grant under the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
Just before the pandemic began, Dan had been looking to buy a flat, but getting a mortgage has since become a lot more difficult. His prospective lender is now asking for:
— Three years’ full business accounts, signed off by a Chartered accountant
— Three years’ SA302 year-end tax calculations and corresponding tax year overview from HMRC
— Most recent three months’ bank statements.
In order to make it more likely that his mortgage application will be accepted, Dan is also hoping to approach some of his clients to ask them for references, stating the work they are likely to have for him over the next 12 months.
Assessing your options
Without a doubt, it is more challenging for some people to get a mortgage at present, given the increasingly stringent affordability requirements that many lenders are introducing – so it’s likely you’ll be wanting a little extra help! Whether you are buying your first home, taking a step up the property ladder or looking to downsize, don’t worry, we’re here for you.
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