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Yes, absolutely. Mortgage lenders cannot discriminate against you because of any disability you may suffer from – this covers all forms of disability, including physical and mental. Lenders should decide on your mortgage application as they would from anyone – based solely on your financial situation and ability to repay.
However, if you depend solely on benefits for your income you may find a mortgage more challenging to arrange because fewer providers will accept this as a 100% source of income. But this isn’t to say it’s impossible.
You can also get independent advice and help from a mortgage broker. They have an in-depth knowledge of the market and can advise you on the whole range of mortgage lenders and products that can help you most.
There are also Government schemes and independent organisations who can offer advice and even practical help.
Yes, there are mortgage lenders who are happy to consider applications if you are on state benefits. However, there are also providers that will not consider benefits as a form of income, only take into account a percentage of this income or only take these benefits into account if you are employed or retired.
With any mortgage application, the lender is primarily concerned that you can afford the repayments. All applicants – disabled or not – must pass strict affordability checks.
Affordability checks are designed to assess your ability to continue repaying your mortgage if circumstances were to change, such as interest rates rising. To find out more about these, take a look at our How much can I borrow for a mortgage guide.
If you can pass these affordability tests, then there should be no problem with you obtaining a mortgage. However, you may have to shop around to find a lender who will consider a mortgage if your sole income is benefits-based. Here, it’s a good idea to use the services of a mortgage broker – these professionals know the mortgage marketplace and will know what lenders are open to applications from people on benefits. This can help you avoid wasting your time applying to mortgage lenders who aren’t suitable.
There are several Government benefits that some mortgage lenders will consider as part of your income when assessing the affordability of your application:
There are Government-funded schemes and independent organisations that can help disabled home-hunters, including:
For more in-depth information on buying your first home, take a look at our First-time buyer’s guide to getting on the housing ladder or see what deals are currently available on our first-time buyer mortgage comparison charts.
Mortgage brokers remove a lot of the paperwork and hassle of getting a mortgage, as well as helping you access exclusive products and rates that aren’t available to the public. Mortgage brokers are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and are required to pass specific qualifications before they can give you advice.
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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
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To get an accurate affordability check you'll want to know what counts as income, so you can declare everything you have to offer. Our helpful guide explains.
To get an accurate affordability check you'll want to know what counts as income, so you can declare everything you have to offer. Our helpful guide explains.
A mortgage broker specialises in finding mortgage lenders who will meet your needs for a mortgage. They do this by providing you with advice and recommending the mortgages most suitable for you. They will then manage completing your mortgage application.
Mortgage brokers remove a lot of the paperwork and hassle of getting a mortgage, as well as helping you access exclusive rates.
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For a more comprehensive valuation of a property, you should choose a home buyer report or a detailed structural survey. Our guide explains the differences.
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To get an accurate affordability check you'll want to know what counts as income, so you can declare everything you have to offer. Our helpful guide explains.
To get an accurate affordability check you'll want to know what counts as income, so you can declare everything you have to offer. Our helpful guide explains.
A mortgage broker specialises in finding mortgage lenders who will meet your needs for a mortgage. They do this by providing you with advice and recommending the mortgages most suitable for you. They will then manage completing your mortgage application.
Mortgage brokers remove a lot of the paperwork and hassle of getting a mortgage, as well as helping you access exclusive rates.
For a more comprehensive evaluation of a property, you should choose a home buyer report or the more detailed full structural survey. Our helpful guide explains the differences.
For a more comprehensive valuation of a property, you should choose a home buyer report or a detailed structural survey. Our guide explains the differences.
Read our five tips to repay your mortgage early - even a small change can make a big difference to becoming mortgage free sooner.
Read our five tips to repay your mortgage early - even a small change can make a big difference to becoming mortgage free sooner.
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