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    Self-employed, contractor, CIS, adverse credit, HMO, holiday let, bridging, offset, expat, retirement — every specialist scenario has its own lender pool and criteria.

    Self-employed mortgage calculator

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    Contractor mortgage calculator

    Day-rate × 5 × 46 weeks = notional income. Specialist lenders lend against this, not tax returns.

    CIS mortgage calculator

    Construction Industry Scheme workers — gross income before CIS deduction is often useable.

    Adverse credit mortgage calculator

    Higher rate tiers and specialist lenders for defaults, CCJs, DMPs, IVAs.

    Interest-only eligibility calculator

    Minimum income (typically £75k–£100k) and repayment vehicle criteria.

    Holiday let mortgage calculator

    Uses AST rental comparable (not holiday income) for ICR stress testing.

    HMO mortgage calculator

    165%+ ICR and specialist lender pool. Article 4 area constraints.

    Commercial mortgage calculator

    Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) 1.25×–1.5× based on the business.

    Bridging loan calculator

    0.55–0.85%/month, arrangement fee + exit fee + interest (rolled or retained).

    Offset mortgage calculator

    Savings offset against balance — no interest earned but no tax on saved interest.

    Guarantor mortgage calculator

    Family income supports the affordability calculation; charge over guarantor's property.

    Right to Buy mortgage calculator

    Council tenant discount counted as deposit for 100% LTV in many cases.

    New build mortgage calculator

    Deposit unlock schemes, developer contributions and 10% deposit norms.

    Expat mortgage calculator

    UK property mortgages for non-resident borrowers earning in EUR, USD, AED.

    Retirement / later life mortgage calculator

    RIO, standard capital & interest into retirement, lifetime mortgages.

    Every scenario above depends on lender-specific criteria (income multiples, ICR, stress rates, credit profile). A vetted FCA-regulated broker will run the exact numbers for your situation in one working day.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many years of accounts do UK self-employed borrowers need?

    Two years is standard; some lenders now accept one year for sole traders and Ltd companies with strong current-year performance and a specialist broker to place you.

    Can UK contractors get mortgages on day rate?

    Yes — a specialist broker will place you with lenders that annualise day rate × 5 days × 46–48 weeks, ignoring net profit shown on tax returns.

    Which UK lenders use retained profit for Ltd company directors?

    Kensington, Clydesdale, Kent Reliance and a handful of others use salary + retained profit (rather than salary + dividends), which usually boosts borrowing significantly.

    Can I get a UK mortgage with bad credit?

    Yes — specialist lenders (Pepper, Vida, Precise, Kensington, Bluestone) price for defaults, CCJs, DMPs and even discharged IVAs. Rates are higher but achievable with the right adviser.

    Can I get a UK mortgage on a spouse or family visa?

    Yes — several UK lenders accept spouse visa (FLR-M), skilled worker and ILR applicants with 2+ years remaining. Some require a UK-national co-applicant; some don't.

    Can UK expats or non-residents get a mortgage in the UK?

    Yes, through expat and international divisions of HSBC, Barclays, Skipton International, Marsden BS and specialists. Deposit is usually 25–35% and income proof requirements are stricter.

    Are there UK mortgages for people over 65 or 70?

    Yes — RIO (retirement interest-only), later-life lifetime mortgages, and standard mortgages with max term to age 75–85 depending on lender. A retirement mortgage specialist is essential.