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When you are Self Employed, unfortunately, the process can make it a little harder to get a mortgage. This is because you are applying as an individual and as a business so you will need to supply extra pieces of supportive documents to evidence your income. The lender is only trying to see whether you are reliable.
Our job, as a Mortgage Broker in Cambridge, is to help you prepare your Self Employed mortgage application and find you a deal that is tailored to your personal and financial situation. We will also be able to calculate how much you can borrow and check your eligibility before submitting your Self Employed application.
At Cambridgemoneyman, we offer a free mortgage appointment with a Self Employed Mortgage Advisor in Cambridge. This advisor will specialise in helping Self Employed applicants like yourself.
Once we have gathered information from you regarding your personal and financial situation, your Mortgage Advisor in Cambridge will begin searching for a mortgage product that is perfect for you. We have a large panel of lenders and we can search 1000s of Self Employed deals.
Your advisor will present you with the mortgage deal that they have found, and then it is up to you whether you want to move forward with it or not.
We have been helping Self Employed mortgage applicants for over 20 years and have developed a great understanding of the Self Employed lending criteria.
Our Self Employed Mortgage Specialists have access to competitive mortgage products; some of which are only accessible to Mortgage Brokers in Cambridge, like ourselves. If you approach your bank or building society and get declined due to strict lending criteria, you may need to approach a broker so that you have the chance to access these specialist Self Employed products.
We are more than happy to help you through your Self Employed journey, all you need to do is get in touch and book your free mortgage appointment.
We have come across many different types of mortgage scenarios when dealing with Self Employed customers. As your Self Employed Mortgage Advisor in Cambridge, we will work by your side through the whole process to ensure that you are getting the best service possible. We want to take all of the stress away.
Here are the most frequent scenarios that we have come across whilst helping Self Employed applicants in Cambridge:
In most situations, if you are Self Employed in Cambridge, it would be best to speak with a Mortgage Advisor. Your scenario could be more complex than it seems, therefore, it is always better to get a second opinion from an expert and see whether it is possible to get a mortgage in your circumstances.
It is free to get a mortgage appointment in Cambridge with one of our Self Employed Mortgage Advisors. All that you have to do is book online and choose your preferred date and time.
You will find that each bank has its own in-house credit scoring policy. They use this to determine whether you can get a mortgage with them or not. These credit scoring systems are different to those applying for a mortgage as a regular employee.
They will look at your current mortgage repayments (if any), any repossession information and other spending patterns, to see whether you are considered a ‘reliable’ applicant. When you are Self Employed, your lender will assess a minimum of three years’ of accounts, tax calculations and net profit.
It is always best to speak to a Self Employed mortgage expert before applying for different products. We will double-check everything first to make sure that you are applying for the best product for your individual situation.
We are very experienced with Self Employed mortgages, we have been working in the mortgage industry for over 20 years! This experience has led us to become experts in providing Mortgage Advice in Cambridge.
Our simple four-step service means that you get a fast and friendly mortgage advice service.
Our responsive mortgage advice team are on hand 7 days a week to make sure that you can speak to a professional at any time that you want. Whether you want a chat with your advisor early in the morning or late at night, we are available to chat!
Feel free to reach out to us if you are encountering any of the following problems; we have helped others in these situations before:
As a Specialist Mortgage Broker in Cambridge, we are here to help you through your mortgage process from start to finish. These types of situations may require specialist help and a look-over from an expert advisor. We would be more than happy to help you get by your mortgage hurdles so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Firstly, you need to fill out our Fact Find to get an idea of your current personal and financial situation. Next, our team will pass over this information to your dedicated Mortgage Advisor in Cambridge, and they will keep in touch to schedule your free mortgage consultation. You will get asked a series of questions to help build up a profile; this will help them pick out a mortgage deal tailored to you.
Secondly, once the consultation is over, a credit check will carry out, and this will help you obtain an Agreement in Principle. Granted, if you are okay with everything and happy to proceed, we will then ask for some documentation to help strengthen your application.
Lastly, with your Agreement in Principle, submitted evidential documentation and a comprehensive mortgage offer that you’re happy to continue with, you can move onto the last stage – mortgage application submission!
The time scale can alter depending on the Lender but on average, an Agreement in Principle will likely last around 30-90 days.
If you’re Agreement in Principle expire, worry not. It’s an easy process to renew. Speak to one of our Mortgage Advisors in Cambridge or your current Lender to arrange a renewal of your Agreement in Principle.
You sure can! If you are wondering why someone might want a second mortgage, here are some popular situations:
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If you are looking for a second mortgage, contact our mortgage team in Cambridge today, and see how they can help you.
It may be harder for you to obtain a mortgage with past credit problems, but not impossible depending on circumstances. You may get asked to put down a larger deposit, which will vary depending on your lender.
If you are suffering from bad credit, give us a call, and our advisors will be more than happy to try and help. We have a wide variety of specialist mortgage lenders who may have the perfect mortgage deal for your financial situation.
Yes, the good news is it is possible to obtain a mortgage as a self-employed worker depending on circumstances. First. You need to produce at least one year’s accounts.
To work out the maximum mortgage amount you can borrow, Lenders will use your salary + divided, whereas others might go off your net profit.
Whether you’re applying for a mortgage or looking to remortgage, there are a few documents lenders will always want to see during the process. You will get asked to provide some evidential documents to back up your mortgage application. For example, you’ll need things like ID, bank statements, payslips.
Don’t worry if you forget any of these documents listed; your assigned Mortgage Advisor in Cambridge will run through all of this with you, so nothing gets missed.
Your free mortgage consultation in Cambridge can take approximately an hour; within the hour, we take an in-depth look into your personal and financial situation.
Once your consultation gets concluded, we will try to turn around an Agreement in Principle within 24-hours. An Agreement in Principle is essential when making an offer on a property, as estate agents and sellers often accept those who already have an AIP than those who haven’t.
The final step is to submit your mortgage application and wait for a formal mortgage offer. Usually, this will take about 2 -4 weeks – provided the process goes smoothly, and your application is relatively straightforward.
Our Mortgage Advisors in Cambridge job is to gather personal, financial and financial mortgage situation information from you during your free mortgage consultation because they need to build an in-depth understanding of your mortgage needs to try and find you the most suitable mortgage.
Once your consultation is complete, your Mortgage Advisor in Cambridge will begin searching for mortgage products on your behalf to match your personal and financial situation, saving you time and money.
We recommend you get an Agreement in principle before viewing any houses in Cambridge. Doing so may increase your chance of your offer getting accepted and will put yourself in front of other buyers who don’t have an Agreement in Principle in place.
The deposit all depends on certain factors. For example, depending on your credit history and the lender you are using, they might only require a 5% deposit of the property price.
Other factors come into play, such as if you fall into the lower credit score bracket, you may expect to put down a 10-15% deposit.
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Great service, very efficient.
Steven
Great service. Would definitely recommend to people struggling to get a mortgage. Cambridgemoneyman, a huge thank you from us
Bailey
Massive thank you to Malcolm and the team at Cambridgemoneyman. We were very impressed with the level of service we received. As first time buyers, we were thrilled with the mortgage rate that got recommended for our circumstances, and we will...
