Mortgages for UK visa holders

Yes to mortgages for foreign nationals

Whether you are on a visa, recently settled or building your UK credit history, Mortgage Wala helps you understand what may be possible and what lenders are likely to need.

We help with Skilled Worker visas, Health and Care Worker visas, Dependant visas, Family visas, Graduate visas, Pre-settled status and Global Talent visas.

Support for UK visa holders Multi-language guidance Clear document preparation

UK map showing mortgage routes for common visa types
Not sure where you stand? Start with a quick enquiry and we will help you understand your likely route.

Common visa routes we help with

Popular
SW
Skilled Worker visa
For applicants working in the UK with sponsored employment and a route to longer-term residency.
Support
1
Check lender criteria
We help you understand how time in the UK, remaining visa length, income and deposit may affect your options.
Key sector
HC
Health and Care visa
For NHS, care sector and healthcare workers who need clear guidance around lender expectations.
Support
2
Explain your income
We help review payslips, overtime, bank work, shift income and employment history before you move forward.
Family
DV
Dependant visa
For partners or family members in the UK whose mortgage application needs residency and income reviewed.
Support
3
Prepare documents
We help you understand common document needs, including ID, share codes, statements and deposit evidence.
Status
PS
Pre-settled status
For applicants with EU Settlement Scheme status who want to understand mortgage routes and evidence.
Support
4
Build the case clearly
We help set out residency, income, credit history and deposit position so the case is easier to assess.
Flexible
GT
Global Talent and other visas
For professional, specialist or less common visa routes where lender criteria can vary widely.
Support
5
Find the right route
We help you avoid guesswork by looking at the details lenders usually care about before you apply.
Speaking your language

Choose your preferred language

Mortgage guidance is easier when it is clear. Select a language to continue with support that feels more familiar.

If your preferred language is not listed, you can still start an enquiry and we will help as clearly as possible.

Why choose Mortgage Wala?

Mortgage support built around your UK journey

We help foreign nationals and visa holders understand their mortgage options, prepare the right documents and move forward with more confidence.

VISA

Mortgages for all visa types

Skilled Worker, Health and Care, Dependant, Family, Graduate and other visa routes can be reviewed against lender criteria.

LANG

Support in your language

Clear guidance matters. We offer multilingual support so the process feels easier to understand from the start.

DOC

Document preparation

We help you understand what lenders may need, including visa evidence, income proof, bank statements and deposit records.

STEP

Step-by-step support

From first enquiry to next steps, we explain what is happening and what to prepare so you are not left guessing.

MARKET

Wide lender access

Your circumstances can be matched against lenders that may understand visa-holder and foreign national mortgage cases.

YES

Visa-friendly lender panel

We focus on routes where your residency, income, deposit and UK credit history can be presented clearly.

How it works

Your route in three simple steps

We keep the process clear from the first conversation, so you know what to prepare and what happens next.

Mortgage Wala clients discussing their situation
1

Talk to us about your situation

Tell us about your visa, income, deposit, credit history and property goals. We will help you understand what may be realistic.

Mortgage Wala client preparing documents
2

We help with the paperwork

We guide you through ID, visa evidence, income proof, bank statements, deposit records and any credit history details.

Mortgage Wala first-time buyer clients
3

Get expert advice and support

Your case is reviewed against suitable mortgage routes, with clear guidance on next steps and what to expect.

Not sure if you can get a mortgage?

Tell us about your visa, income, deposit and UK credit history.
We’ll help you understand what may be possible and what to prepare next.

Our services

Mortgage help for life in the UK

Whether you are buying your first home, applying on a visa, self-employed or rebuilding your credit profile, we help you understand the route forward.

Mortgages for visa holders

Support for people on work, spouse, family, dependant and other UK visa routes, including cases with limited time left.

Visa routes

First-time buyer mortgages

Clear guidance for foreign nationals buying their first UK home, including deposit, documents and lender expectations.

First home

Bad credit mortgages

Help for applicants with missed payments, defaults, low credit scores or older credit issues that need explaining clearly.

Credit history

Self-employed mortgages

Mortgage support for sole traders, limited company directors, contractors and freelancers using accounts or projections.

Income proof

NHS and key worker mortgages

Guidance for NHS staff and key workers with shift work, fixed-term contracts, overtime or flexible working patterns.

Key workers

Low credit score

Support for applicants with poor, limited or no UK credit history, including new arrivals and people rebuilding financially.

Credit support

Ready to check your options?