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: When a £45,000 Salary Isn't £45,000 to the Lender
How Mortgage321 navigated company accounts, a recent salary increase and manual underwriting to keep a £425,000 first-time buyer purchase on track.
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Self-Employed Mortgage: When One Year's Accounts and Adverse Credit Complicate the Application
A home-mover case where one year's self-employed accounts, an historic default and disputed utility arrears narrowed the lender field — and the property chain then tested the mortgage offer to its limits.
Read Case StudySelf-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.
Read Case StudyWhen 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.
Read Case StudyFirst-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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