
Complex Mortgage Cases & Specialist Scenarios
See how Mortgage321 approaches self-employed income, adverse credit, previous declines, property investment and other mortgage cases that don’t fit the standard lending box.
Led by Matthew Pigrome CeMAP · 35+ years’ experience · Established 2009

Company Director Mortgage With Recently Increased Income
How a limited company director whose pay and dividends recently increased can be assessed by lenders that look at the current position — not just a two-year average.
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Can You Buy Another Home While Settling an IVA From Your Property Sale?
An Individual Voluntary Arrangement doesn't automatically end your ability to buy again. We look at how settling an IVA from a property sale interacts with a new mortgage application.
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Self-Employed Mortgage: When the Latest Year's Income Makes the Difference
When the most recent year's figures tell a stronger story than the average, the right lender can weight the latest year — and it can change what you can borrow.
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Remortgaging for Debt Consolidation With Historic Credit Issues
Consolidating debts through a remortgage can lower monthly outgoings, but historic credit issues mean the right lender and the right affordability assessment matter.
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When Complex Income and Residency Meet in the Same Mortgage Application
Multiple income sources and a non-standard residency status in one application can trip automated lending decisions. We look at how specialist lenders assess the combined picture.
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Semi-Commercial Remortgage With Capital Raising
A property with both residential and commercial use needs a lender that understands mixed-use security — especially when the goal is to raise capital as well as refinance.
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First-Time Buyer With Self-Employed Income: Why the Right Figures Matter
For a first-time buyer who's also self-employed, the way income is presented can matter as much as the figures themselves.
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Why an HMO Mortgage Is Not Just a Standard Buy-to-Let Mortgage
A house in multiple occupation is assessed differently to a standard buy-to-let — on tenant type, licensing, tenure and the rental income itself.
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Raising Capital From Property for Business or Investment
Using property to raise capital for a business or further investment can be done several ways — each with different costs, risks and lender criteria.
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When the Mortgage Calculator Says You Can't Borrow Enough
Online calculators give a rough figure — but the real borrowing amount depends on how each lender assesses your income, commitments and the property.
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