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If you are a sole trader, limited company director, contractor or CIS subcontractor, you are in the right place. Every self-employed variation has lenders who specifically want it:

Sole Traders.

One or two years of accounts accepted, net profit after tax assessed by most lenders.

Company Directors.

Salary plus dividends, or salary plus retained profit. Whichever lends you more.

Contractors.

Day rate calculations unlock significantly higher borrowing than payslip-based lenders.

CIS Subcontractors.

Construction Industry Scheme workers placed with one or two years of returns.

Partnership Members.

LLP and traditional partnership members handled regularly, including property partnerships.

High-street lenders decline complex self-employed cases on auto-reject. Specialist lenders want them. The difference is knowing the panel and packaging the file correctly.

Income Analysis.

We assess every income calculation method (net, gross, drawings, dividends, retained) to find the best fit.

Lender Selection.

We match your profile to the lender whose calculation gives you the biggest borrowing.

Full Packaging.

Accounts, SA302s, bank statements and contracts presented as one coherent story.

BDM Conversations.

We confirm criteria with lender business development managers before applying.

Accountant Liaison.

Direct contact with your accountant during underwriting, so queries resolve in hours, not days.

Deposit is often where self-employed clients get their first surprise. Lenders want to see where it came from, not just that it is there. We know which evidence unlocks which lenders.

Retained Earnings.

Deposit funded from limited company retained earnings, with the right accounting and documentation.

Savings History.

Six months of clean business and personal bank statements demonstrates the deposit source.

Gifted Deposits.

Parental or family gifts accepted, with a signed gift letter and source of funds evidence.

Director's Loan.

Director's loan account balances used as deposit, with proper accounting treatment and notes.

Asset Sales.

Proceeds from selling a vehicle, shares or crypto accepted as deposit with clear source evidence.

Self-employed income is often lumpy, seasonal or shaped by tax planning. We match you to lenders whose calculations reflect that reality, not a simple multiple of net profit.

Net vs Gross Profit.

Some lenders use net profit, others use gross. The right lender lends more on the same set of accounts.

One-Year Accounts.

New to self-employment? Several lenders accept one year of accounts with supporting evidence of prior experience.

Day Rate Lending.

Contractor income calculated on day rate, typically unlocking significantly higher borrowing than payslip-based methods.

Growing Income.

Lenders who use current-year figures rather than a two-year average, where your business is clearly growing.

Multiple Streams.

Consultancy plus property rental, or PAYE plus side business, all factored in together rather than in isolation.

The Client Challenge

The Income Mismatch

Retained profits don't show on your tax return as income, so high-street affordability calculators understate what you actually earn by 30 to 60 percent.

The Two-Year Rule

Most lenders want two to three years of accounts before they'll consider you, even when recent performance is strong.

The Documentation Maze

SA302s, tax year overviews, company accounts, CT600s. The paperwork list grows, and one missing document delays everything.

Our Solution

Retained Profit Lenders

We use lenders who consider salary plus net profit for directors, or retained profits inside the limited company. Your real earnings, counted properly.

One-Year Accounts

Several lenders accept a single year of accounts for established contractors and directors with strong industry track records.

Document Checklist

A single clear list of what's needed, sent upfront. One round, not five. Your accountant will thank you.

Use Our Quick Quote
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Trading Structure:

Sole trader, limited company, or contractor. Each has different document needs, so it's the first thing we confirm.

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Income Picture:

Last two years of SA302s if sole trader, or salary plus dividends plus retained profit if limited company. We'll tell you what works.

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The Ask:

Property value, deposit and timeline. We match your earnings profile to the right lender from the first call.

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High Net Worth

Private finance & HNW

Bespoke structures for high-value assets and non-standard income streams.

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Self-Employed

Ltd Directors & Sole Traders

Specialist mortgage advice tailored to company directors and the self-employed.

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AB Specialist Finance (ABSF)

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Adverse Credit

Bridging & commercial

Fast-tracked capital for property developers and professional investors.

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First Time Buyers

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Remortgage

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Buy-to-Let

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Meet the team

Self-employed cases need brokers who understand the income structure as well as the mortgage market. Our senior team places directors, contractors and sole traders every week.

Ashley Bennett

Ashley Bennett

Director
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Lisa Minister

Lisa Minister

Mortgage Expert
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Lee McNess

Lee McNess

Mortgage Expert
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I've only been self-employed for a year. Is a mortgage possible?

Yes, for contractors and established directors with strong industry backgrounds. Specialist lenders accept a single year of accounts where the picture is strong.

Do lenders count dividends or just salary?

Good ones count both. The best ones also add retained profits for limited company directors. We work only with those.

What documents will I need?

Two years of SA302s and tax year overviews for sole traders; two years of company accounts plus personal SA302s for directors. Sometimes a single year suffices.

How much can I borrow as self-employed?

Typically 4.5 to 5 times your net profit plus salary, depending on the lender. For directors with retained profits, this can stretch further.

Will my accountant need to sign anything?

Usually a simple accountant's certificate confirming your income. We'll request it directly so it slots into the application cleanly.

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