Client stories
Real examples of how we help foreign nationals and visa holders secure the right mortgage — anonymised, plain English, and focused on what changed.
Skilled WorkerFTB
“Amit” — 11 months in UK, thin credit file
“They showed which lenders accept short UK history and helped tidy my credit footprint.”
Before
- 11 months UK residency
- Skilled Worker visa
- 5% deposit
After
- Lender ok from 12 months residency
- Deposit increased to 10%
- Offer secured
Health & CareVariable pay
“Sofia” — agency shifts and bank work
“They explained which lenders accept mixed shift income and how much would count.”
Before
- Base salary + agency shifts
- 6 months with current employer
- Nil UK credit
After
- Lender counting 60–100% of variable pay
- Clean conduct confirmed
- Offer issued
Graduate visaSkilled Worker
“Dev” — switching route during application
“They timed the application around my sponsorship so the lender was comfortable.”
Before
- Graduate visa
- Offer of sponsorship
- Probation period
After
- Lender accepted with employer letter
- Evidence of ongoing contract
- Mortgage approved
Dependant visaGifted deposit
“Farah & Ali” — gift from parents abroad
“They told us exactly what proof was needed for the gift and transfers.”
Before
- Gift from overseas
- Currency conversion issues
- Limited UK statements
After
- Gift letter + donor KYC
- Clear funds trail
- Lender satisfied / offer issued
AncestrySelf-employed
“Kari” — one year accounts with strong pipeline
“They found lenders open to one year’s figures and packaged my forecasts.”
Before
- 1 year trading
- Sector continuity
- High retained profits
After
- One-year policy lender
- Accountant’s letter accepted
- Offer at sensible LTV
ContractorDay-rate
“Ravi” — brief gap between contracts
“They showed continuity and got the day-rate multiple accepted.”
Before
- Day-rate contracting
- 4-week gap last quarter
- New extension agreed
After
- Day-rate × multiple used
- Gap evidenced
- Offer issued
*As a mortgage is secured against your home, it could be repossessed if you do not keep up the mortgage repayments.
