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Mortgage321 Complex Case Review
Specialist Problem-Solving · Colchester Based · Nationwide

Understanding a Complex Mortgage Case

Before making another application, let us understand the whole case.

If your income, credit history, property or circumstances don’t fit standard lender criteria, we can assess the position, identify the potential obstacles and research which types of lenders may be appropriate.

Led by Matthew Pigrome CeMAP · 35+ years’ experience · Established 2009

How It Works

A structured review process

We take the time to understand the whole picture before recommending a route forward.

01

Tell us what you want to achieve

Purchase, remortgage, capital raising, investment or another objective.

02

Tell us what makes the case unusual

Income, credit, property, affordability, residency, borrowing structure or previous decline.

03

We assess the circumstances

A qualified adviser reviews the overall position.

04

We research lender criteria

We identify lenders or lender types whose criteria may accommodate the scenario.

05

We explain the route forward

If the case is viable now, we explain the potential next steps.

06

If it isn’t ready yet

Where appropriate, we explain what may need to change before a future application.

Different lenders assess the same circumstances differently

That’s the core of how we approach complex cases. Rather than submitting the same application to every lender, we research the criteria first — looking at how each lender treats your income, credit history, property and borrowing structure — to find the ones whose approach genuinely fits your circumstances.

Self-employed & contractor income methodologies
Adverse credit appetite and age-of-event thresholds
Property construction and tenure acceptability
Affordability models and income multipliers
Limited company and retained profit assessment
Specialist lenders beyond the high street

Frequently asked questions

Does a Complex Case Review guarantee I’ll get a mortgage?+

No. An initial review assesses the position and researches potential lenders, but it does not guarantee lending or mortgage approval. We’ll be honest about viability and what may need to change.

Is the initial review free?+

The initial review and consultation are free and without obligation. Any fees for arranging a mortgage are agreed with you in writing before any work begins.

How quickly can you review my case?+

Once we have the key details, an adviser typically makes an initial assessment within one working day. More complex research may take longer depending on the circumstances.

Will reviewing my case affect my credit score?+

No. The review is based on the information you provide. We won’t submit a formal application or run a hard credit search until you’ve agreed to proceed with a specific lender.

Based in Colchester. Helping clients across the UK.

Mortgage321 provides advice by phone, video and WhatsApp, so you don’t need to visit an office.

Think your case is complex?

Tell Matthew what you’re trying to achieve and what makes it less straightforward. You don’t need to complete a diagnostic form first — the initial conversation covers that.

An initial Complex Case Review assesses your circumstances and researches potential lenders. It does not constitute a guarantee of lending, a formal mortgage recommendation, or mortgage approval. Personalised mortgage recommendations are provided by qualified, FCA-regulated advisers once your circumstances have been fully assessed. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Mortgage321 is a trading style of Matthew Christopher Pigrome, an appointed representative of Ingard Financial Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority No. 450731.