Mortgage in a probation period

Looking to get a mortgage in your probation period? Some lenders see you as higher risk because you have just started a new job and your income is not yet confirmed - but it is possible, it is a specialism, and it is exactly what Angela does.

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Where you might be

In a 3 to 6 month probation period
First-time buyer in a new role
New career, better prospects
Variable income in a new job
Turned down by the high street

What a probation period means for your application

A probation period, sometimes called a trial period, is the window an employer uses to evaluate a new employee - usually three to six months. Until you are confirmed in post, some lenders view you as a higher risk borrower: they may be more cautious in lending to you, or require additional documentation before approving your loan.

If you started a new career precisely to improve your chances of owning your own home one day, that caution can feel like a step backwards. It is not a closed door. Getting a mortgage during probation is possible - the requirements are simply more stringent, and the choice of lender matters more.

What lenders will want to see

Stable income first: evidence such as payslips and bank statements covering the time you have been employed, with additional documentation if your income is variable. Your credit score gets the usual scrutiny. And you will need proof of employment - often a letter from your employer confirming the terms of your probation, its length, and the likelihood of being confirmed in post.

Three things that strengthen your case

Shop around - different lenders have different requirements and eligibility criteria, and some are far more willing to lend during a probation period. When you work with Angela, that search is done for you, across the whole market, including the lenders who specialise in new-job applications.

A guarantor can help you qualify for a mortgage you may not otherwise be eligible for, and a larger deposit reduces the lender's risk. Whether either is right for you is exactly the kind of straight answer the first conversation is for.

Hand-holding as standard

Buying a home is stressful, especially as a first-time buyer: lawyers, arranging the move, and finding the mortgage all at once. Angela holds your hand through the whole process, making securing a mortgage on probation much less stressful.

Based in Benfleet, Essex - advising clients across the whole of the UK.

She never sugar-coated anything. No pipe dreams and false hope from her - only realistic outcomes.

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Fair questions, straight answers

Can I get a mortgage during my probation period?

Yes, it is possible. The requirements may be more stringent than for a confirmed employee, and some lenders will not consider it - but others will, and matching you to them is the specialism here.

What is a probation period?

A trial period, usually three to six months, during which an employer assesses a new employee's suitability for the role. Some lenders treat applicants differently until it is completed.

What documents will I need?

Typically payslips and bank statements for your time in the job, and a letter from your employer confirming your probation terms and the likelihood of your position being confirmed. Angela tells you exactly what your chosen lender expects before anything is submitted.

Still in your probation period?

You do not always have to wait six months. With an employer letter and the right lender it can often be done now.

Find out where you stand

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