{"id":283666,"date":"2020-02-07T16:35:25","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T16:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=283666"},"modified":"2024-06-19T14:55:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T13:55:12","slug":"low-income-mortgages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages","title":{"rendered":"How to get a mortgage on a low income"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most people believe that if they have a low income, they\u2019re not eligible for a mortgage. But if you\u2019re unemployed, receiving a pension, getting government benefits or have a bad credit rating, you could still get one.<\/p><p>It\u2019s harder to get a mortgage with a low income but it\u2019s not impossible. While there are no specific low-income mortgages, you can increase your chances of mortgage approval by following the tips listed below.<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">Think carefully before securing debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.<\/div><\/article><\/p><div itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" id=\"howmuchdoineed\">What is the minimum income for a mortgage?<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Mortgage providers have their own criteria for lending. These are usually kept a secret, but don\u2019t let that deter you from applying for a mortgage. When you apply for a home loan, lenders evaluate the amount you can borrow by looking into your ability to repay. The amount of money you have in your bank account is also a factor, as it shows that you can save money despite your household expenses (groceries, utility bills, credit card payments, etc).<\/p><p>Other costs that may come into play are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/mortgage-fees-and-costs-the-complete-guide\">legal or processing fees, property survey fees, maintenance and repair fees<\/a>. And don\u2019t forget to factor in possible interest rate increases over the total time it will take to repay your mortgage.<\/p><p>The kind of mortgage you are applying for and the terms on which you borrow are also factors. The best way to get the amount you need is to be prepared and to ensure that the mortgage you are aiming for is affordable.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" id=\"incomesources\">What income sources qualify?<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Income is the biggest factor when it comes to mortgages, but many lenders consider different kinds of financial sources when evaluating mortgage applications. Aside from having a job, receiving rental income or regular government payments, lenders also look into allowances such as child support payments, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/how-to-get-a-mortgage-if-youre-retired-and-a-pensioner\">pensions<\/a> and disability benefits, and other money sources that supplement your income. You will need to submit proof of these income sources with your application form. Read our comprehensive list on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages\/mortgage-on-benefits#which-income-sources-qualify-for-a-mortgage\">which sources of income including benefits and allowances are accepted.<\/a><\/p><p>In some instances, lenders will approve applications from people who are not earning actively but have a certain amount of money in the bank. This is usually the case when you\u2019re applying for a mortgage from the same bank with which you have your current and savings accounts, but other lenders may accept this as well. The terms and conditions of each provider vary, so it\u2019s best to compare each and pick the one that will work best for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"did-you-know u-bg--sky-subtle u-rounded--lg\" data-component=\"did-you-know\">\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__block\">\n        <h4 class=\"did-you-know__title\">\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"12\" fill=\"#00B2FF\"><\/circle>\n                    <path d=\"M17.5 22.5C17.5 22.7967 17.412 23.0867 17.2472 23.3334C17.0824 23.58 16.8481 23.7723 16.574 23.8858C16.2999 23.9993 15.9983 24.0291 15.7074 23.9712C15.4164 23.9133 15.1491 23.7704 14.9393 23.5607C14.7296 23.3509 14.5867 23.0836 14.5288 22.7926C14.471 22.5017 14.5007 22.2001 14.6142 21.926C14.7277 21.6519 14.92 21.4176 15.1667 21.2528C15.4133 21.088 15.7033 21 16 21C16.3978 21 16.7794 21.158 17.0607 21.4393C17.342 21.7206 17.5 22.1022 17.5 22.5ZM16 9C13.2425 9 11 11.0188 11 13.5V14C11 14.2652 11.1054 14.5196 11.2929 14.7071C11.4804 14.8946 11.7348 15 12 15C12.2652 15 12.5196 14.8946 12.7071 14.7071C12.8946 14.5196 13 14.2652 13 14V13.5C13 12.125 14.3463 11 16 11C17.6538 11 19 12.125 19 13.5C19 14.875 17.6538 16 16 16C15.7348 16 15.4804 16.1054 15.2929 16.2929C15.1054 16.4804 15 16.7348 15 17V18C15 18.2652 15.1054 18.5196 15.2929 18.7071C15.4804 18.8946 15.7348 19 16 19C16.2652 19 16.5196 18.8946 16.7071 18.7071C16.8946 18.5196 17 18.2652 17 18V17.91C19.28 17.4913 21 15.6725 21 13.5C21 11.0188 18.7575 9 16 9ZM29 16C29 18.5712 28.2376 21.0846 26.8091 23.2224C25.3807 25.3603 23.3503 27.0265 20.9749 28.0104C18.5995 28.9944 15.9856 29.2518 13.4638 28.7502C10.9421 28.2486 8.6257 27.0105 6.80762 25.1924C4.98953 23.3743 3.75141 21.0579 3.2498 18.5362C2.74819 16.0144 3.00563 13.4006 3.98957 11.0251C4.97351 8.64968 6.63975 6.61935 8.77759 5.1909C10.9154 3.76244 13.4288 3 16 3C19.4467 3.00364 22.7512 4.37445 25.1884 6.81163C27.6256 9.24882 28.9964 12.5533 29 16ZM27 16C27 13.8244 26.3549 11.6977 25.1462 9.88873C23.9375 8.07979 22.2195 6.66989 20.2095 5.83733C18.1995 5.00476 15.9878 4.78692 13.854 5.21136C11.7202 5.6358 9.76021 6.68345 8.22183 8.22183C6.68345 9.7602 5.63581 11.7202 5.21137 13.854C4.78693 15.9878 5.00477 18.1995 5.83733 20.2095C6.66989 22.2195 8.07979 23.9375 9.88873 25.1462C11.6977 26.3549 13.8244 27 16 27C18.9164 26.9967 21.7123 25.8367 23.7745 23.7745C25.8367 21.7123 26.9967 18.9164 27 16Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">The government guarantee scheme for 95% mortgages<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            \n\nIn the March 2021 Budget, then chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new government mortgage guarantee scheme designed to help homebuyers with a 5% deposit. Under the scheme, first-time buyers, home movers and previous homeowners with a 5% deposit now have access to 95% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages, which had previously disappeared from the market. The scheme works by providing mortgage lenders with a government-backed guarantee for providing such a high LTV mortgage. The scheme initially ran from April 2021 to December 2023, was then extended to the end of June 2025, and was then replaced with a permanent scheme. It is open to people with a deposit of 5% who are looking to buy a main residential home in the UK, worth \u00a3600,000 or less. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/low-deposit-mortgage-scheme\">Learn more about the scheme<\/a>.\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" id=\"incomedocuments\">Required income documents<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Getting all the documents you\u2019ll need for a mortgage application can be a time-consuming process, especially if you have to ask others to provide them. Here\u2019s a list of documents that are usually required:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Proof of identity<\/strong>. This can be a valid passport or driver\u2019s licence.<\/li><li><strong>Utility bills<\/strong>. These must usually be dated within three months and must be under your name and address.<\/li><li><strong>Council tax statement<\/strong>. Latest one available.<\/li><li><strong>Bank statements<\/strong>. Physical statements are required if you use these as proof of address as well.<\/li><li><strong>Payslips. <\/strong> Most lenders require payslips going back at least three months. However, it can vary depending on the mortgage provider. Online payslips are usually acceptable these days if they include your personal details.<\/li><li><strong>Bank statements<\/strong>. Most lenders require statements going back at least three months. Lenders use these to assess your income and outgoings, including the amount of debt you may have from credit cards or other loans.<\/li><li><strong>P60.<\/strong> This may be required if you have bonus income.<\/li><li><strong>SA302.<\/strong> You will need to provide information going back two or three years if you are self-employed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><h3 id=\"homeownership\">Which home ownership schemes are available?<\/h3><p>There are plenty of schemes available in the UK to help people with low incomes get onto the housing ladder. Below, we introduce five of the most popular schemes, explain how they work and whether you\u2019re likely to be eligible to apply.<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/help-to-buy\">Help To Buy equity loans<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Under the Help To Buy scheme, you can borrow up to 20% of a property\u2019s value from the government as an equity loan. You can apply for a Help To Buy mortgage with a 5% deposit or higher, with the equity loan acting as a top-up for this. You\u2019ll then take out a mortgage on the remaining percentage of the property. For example, if you have a 5% deposit and a 20% equity loan, your mortgage will be worth 75% of the property\u2019s value.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll start paying interest on the equity loan after five years. It will be paid back in full when you sell the house. Help To Buy equity loans are only available on participating new-build properties worth up to \u00a3600,000 in England, \u00a3300,000 in Wales or \u00a3200,000 in Scotland. The maximum loan size is 15% in Scotland, but you can borrow as much as 40% for properties in London.<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/buying-a-council-house-and-the-right-to-buy-scheme\">Right To Buy<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>If you live in social housing, you may be able to buy your property at a significant discount compared to its market value, using the Right To Buy scheme. The discount typically depends on the type of property you live in and how long you\u2019ve lived there. It could be worth up to \u00a3108,000 for London properties or \u00a380,900 across the rest of the UK.<\/p><p>It\u2019s available for people renting a council property, plus some housing association tenants. To be eligible, you\u2019ll typically need to have lived in the property for at least three years.<\/p><p>There are a lot of variables. What\u2019s more, not all lenders offer mortgages to those buying under this scheme. As such, it\u2019s worth approaching a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/mortgage-brokers\">mortgage broker<\/a> to get a clear view of your options.<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li><strong>Guarantor<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Many lenders will approve lower-income applicants who add a guarantor to their mortgage. A guarantor is an individual who agrees to be liable for covering the applicant\u2019s debts should they fall behind on mortgage repayments.<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/shared-ownership-mortgages-buying-a-share-of-a-property\">Shared ownership<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Shared ownership allows you to \u201cpart buy, part rent\u201d properties from a housing association. Under this scheme, you can buy a share of the property worth between 25% and 75%. You\u2019ll then pay rent to the housing association on the remaining share.<\/p><p>You can buy additional shares in the property whenever this is affordable for you. This is called \u201cstaircasing\u201d. The house will be revalued each time you do this.<\/p><p>To be eligible for shared ownership, your household will need to earn less than \u00a380,000 a year (or \u00a390,000 in London). You\u2019ll also need a deposit worth at least 5% of your share.<\/p><p>Not all lenders offer mortgages for shared ownership properties, so it\u2019s worth using a mortgage adviser to find the best deal for you.<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/joint-mortgages\">Joint mortgage<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>You can apply for a mortgage jointly with up to three other people. If you do, lenders will consider your income jointly, meaning you may be able to borrow more.<\/p><p>However, your creditworthiness will also be considered jointly. If your co-purchaser has a bad credit score, it could harm the chances of your application being approved.<\/p><p>If your co-purchaser stops making mortgage repayments, you\u2019ll be equally responsible for the debt. Also, you won\u2019t be able to sell the property unless all owners agree to do so.<\/p><p>There are two types of joint ownership: joint tenants and tenants in common. With the former, your share of the property passes onto the co-owner(s) when you die. With the latter, you can leave your share to anyone in your will.<\/p><p>Below is a snapshot of the schemes offered by some of the UK\u2019s major mortgage lenders (correct as of 17 January 2019).<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th scope=\"col\">Provider<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Mortgages<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Compare<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td data-title=\"Provider\"><strong>Aldermore Bank<\/strong><\/td><td data-title=\"What it told us\">5% deposit mortgage, Help To Buy equity loan, Joint mortgage.<\/td><td data-title=\"Compare\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/mortgages\/landc-online-journey-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Compare%2Bwith%2Bbroker%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%223781%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22675c5beb-9333-4cb3-bd1a-e3388f3d45fa%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%2BOnline%2BJourney%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2210be2346-8376-46f8-bd3d-44a34c873d67%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22283666%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22mortgages%252Ffirst-time-buyer-mortgages%252Flow-income-mortgages%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success\">Compare with broker<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Provider\"><strong>Barclays<\/strong><\/td><td data-title=\"What it told us\">Help To Buy equity loan, Shared Ownership mortgage, Family Springboard mortgage, Joint mortgage.<\/td><td data-title=\"Compare\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/mortgages\/landc-online-journey-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Compare%2Bwith%2Bbroker%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%223781%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22675c5beb-9333-4cb3-bd1a-e3388f3d45fa%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%2BOnline%2BJourney%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2210be2346-8376-46f8-bd3d-44a34c873d67%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22283666%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22mortgages%252Ffirst-time-buyer-mortgages%252Flow-income-mortgages%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success\">Compare with broker<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Provider\"><b>Halifax<\/b><\/td><td data-title=\"What it told us\">Family Boost mortgage, Help To Buy equity loan, Right to Buy, Joint mortgage.<\/td><td data-title=\"Compare\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/mortgages\/landc-online-journey-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Compare%2Bwith%2Bbroker%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%223781%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22675c5beb-9333-4cb3-bd1a-e3388f3d45fa%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%2BOnline%2BJourney%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2210be2346-8376-46f8-bd3d-44a34c873d67%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22283666%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22mortgages%252Ffirst-time-buyer-mortgages%252Flow-income-mortgages%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success\">Compare with broker<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Provider\"><strong>Lloyds Bank<\/strong><\/td><td data-title=\"What it told us\">Help To Buy equity loan, Shared Ownership mortgage, Lend A Hand mortgage, Joint mortgage.<\/td><td data-title=\"Compare\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/mortgages\/landc-online-journey-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Compare%2Bwith%2Bbroker%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%223781%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22675c5beb-9333-4cb3-bd1a-e3388f3d45fa%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%2BOnline%2BJourney%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2210be2346-8376-46f8-bd3d-44a34c873d67%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22283666%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22mortgages%252Ffirst-time-buyer-mortgages%252Flow-income-mortgages%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success\">Compare with broker<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Provider\"><strong>Nationwide<\/strong><\/td><td data-title=\"What it told us\">5% deposit mortgage, Help To Buy equity loan, Shared Ownership mortgage, Right To Buy, Joint mortgage.<\/td><td data-title=\"Compare\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/mortgages\/landc-online-journey-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Compare%2Bwith%2Bbroker%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%223781%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22675c5beb-9333-4cb3-bd1a-e3388f3d45fa%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%2BOnline%2BJourney%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2210be2346-8376-46f8-bd3d-44a34c873d67%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22283666%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22mortgages%252Ffirst-time-buyer-mortgages%252Flow-income-mortgages%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success\">Compare with broker<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Provider\"><strong>Natwest<\/strong><\/td><td data-title=\"What it told us\">5% deposit mortgage, Help To Buy equity loan, Joint mortgage.<\/td><td data-title=\"Compare\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/mortgages\/landc-online-journey-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Compare%2Bwith%2Bbroker%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%223781%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22675c5beb-9333-4cb3-bd1a-e3388f3d45fa%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%2BOnline%2BJourney%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2210be2346-8376-46f8-bd3d-44a34c873d67%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22283666%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22mortgages%252Ffirst-time-buyer-mortgages%252Flow-income-mortgages%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success\">Compare with broker<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Provider\"><strong>Royal Bank of Scotland<\/strong><\/td><td data-title=\"What it told us\">5% deposit mortgage, Help To Buy equity loan, Joint mortgage.<\/td><td data-title=\"Compare\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/mortgages\/landc-online-journey-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Compare%2Bwith%2Bbroker%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%223781%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22675c5beb-9333-4cb3-bd1a-e3388f3d45fa%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%2BOnline%2BJourney%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2210be2346-8376-46f8-bd3d-44a34c873d67%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22283666%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22mortgages%252Ffirst-time-buyer-mortgages%252Flow-income-mortgages%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success\">Compare with broker<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-title=\"Provider\"><strong>Santander<\/strong><\/td><td data-title=\"What it told us\">5% deposit mortgage, Help To Buy equity loan, Shared Ownership mortgage, Joint mortgage.<\/td><td data-title=\"Compare\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/mortgages\/landc-online-journey-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Compare%2Bwith%2Bbroker%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%223781%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFHL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22675c5beb-9333-4cb3-bd1a-e3388f3d45fa%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%2BOnline%2BJourney%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2210be2346-8376-46f8-bd3d-44a34c873d67%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22L%255BAMPERSAND%255DC%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22283666%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22mortgages%252Ffirst-time-buyer-mortgages%252Flow-income-mortgages%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success\">Compare with broker<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3>Tips when applying for a mortgage on a low income<\/h3><p>You can increase the chances of being approved for a mortgage, even on a low income. Here are a few options to think about:<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li><strong>Joint application.<\/strong> Consider applying for a mortgage with your partner. This combines two different income sources, raising your capability to repay the mortgage. It also takes into consideration the financial history of both borrowers, so be sure you both have good credit histories. It\u2019s important to note that before you apply for a mortgage, you should come to a legal agreement first as to how the property is to be divided in case anything happens.<\/li><li><strong>Borrow less.<\/strong> The lower the amount you apply for, the bigger the chance of it being approved. This is because it\u2019s less of a risk to the lender and the lower mortgage size means lower repayments that are more likely to fit within your budget.<\/li><li><strong>Lessen existing liabilities.<\/strong> Lenders not only look at your income but also at your other financial activities. The fewer liabilities or less outgoing cash flow you have, the more of your income you can comfortably devote to mortgage repayments.<\/li><li><strong>Larger deposit. <\/strong> Low-income earners can get a better chance of approval if they have a decent amount of money saved up for the deposit. A larger deposit allows you to borrow less money, which means that your repayments will be lower and a low income can suffice. It also shows the lender that you have financial discipline and you can pay back your loan on time.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Can I get a mortgage on the minimum wage and how much can I borrow?<\/h3><p>There\u2019s nothing preventing minimum-wage workers from being approved for a mortgage. The amount you can borrow will depend on your annual salary. Some lenders will allow you to borrow up to five times this amount, although you could borrow more when using one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\">government\u2019s first-time buyer schemes<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Can I get a mortgage if I am on a zero-hours contract?<\/h3><p>Mortgage lenders traditionally look for certainty of income when assessing the affordability of your mortgage. This has historically left zero-hours contract workers out in the cold.<\/p><p>However, some lenders are beginning to change their eligibility criteria to throw a lifeline to these workers.<\/p><h3>How many times my salary can I borrow?<\/h3><p>Typically, a mortgage lender will allow you to borrow between four and fives times your annual salary. However, this multiplier depends on a number of factors, including your credit score, deposit size and employment circumstances.<\/p><h3>Can I get a buy-to-let mortgage on a low income?<\/h3><p><span>Some lenders will approve buy-to-let mortgages for applicants with no income, as you\u2019ll be using your rental income from the property to pay off the mortgage. However, you may need to demonstrate a history of successfully managing buy-to-let properties in order to be granted a deal like this. <\/span>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/buy-to-let-mortgages\">buy-to-let mortgage guide<\/a> explains more.<\/p><h3>How to get a mortgage on a low income: A check list<\/h3><p>1. Start saving for a deposit.<br>2. Make sure your finances are in order and you\u2019re spending sensibly, as lenders will look at recent bank statements.<br>3. Work out what income your have coming in \u2013 including wages, benefits and other income sources.<br>4. Consider whether you want to buy jointly with someone else or perhaps want to look into a guarantor mortgage, plus check out any house buying schemes open to you (e.g. shared ownership).<br>5. Compare current mortgage rates and approach a mortgage broker or a mortgage lender about securing a suitable home loan.<\/p><h3>The bottom line<\/h3><p>It is possible to get a mortgage on a low income \u2013 and things like government benefits and pension payments also count. Lenders typically lend between four and five times of a borrower\u2019s (or joint borrowers\u2019) income, so it\u2019s important to look at your finances and work out would size home loan you could realistically qualify for before searching for properties. Don\u2019t forget to check out the various home ownership schemes available too, such as shared ownership, in case these open up other options to you. A mortgage broker could also help you explore the mortgage market and find mortgage products that may be suitable for you.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\">\u201cIt\u2019s been a mixed picture for the UK housing market since the coronavirus pandemic hit,\u201d says Michelle Stevens, Finder\u2019s deputy editor for mortgages. \u201cOn one hand, Bank of England figures show that in the last quarter of 2020 the value of new mortgage commitments was at its highest level since 2007, due to pent-up demand to buy properties. But on the other hand, 95% mortgages all but disappeared from the lending market in 2020. However, the government\u2019s new mortgage guarantee scheme should see the availability of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/95-percent-mortgages\">95% mortgages<\/a> start to rise again in 2021.\u201d<\/div><\/article><article id=\"property-statistics\" class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\">\n<div class=\"luna-card__block has-margin-xsmall\">\n<div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle\">\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3@s text-center u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Asset-1-1.png\" width=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Asset-1-1.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Asset-1-1.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Asset-1-1.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Asset-1-1.png?fit=780 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-2\/3@s u-grid__col--orderFirst@s\">\n<h4>From February 2020 to May 2020, mortgage approval rates fell by 87%.<\/h4>\n<p>For more property-related statistics, download the PDF below.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: fit-content;\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/property_statistics.pdf\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--large luna-button--fluid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a>\n<div class=\"has-padding-top-xsmall\">All the content may be republished with a link to <a href=\"#property-statistics\"><strong>this page<\/strong><\/a>\n<p><a class=\"text-x-small\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/media\">Press enquiries<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. The terms \"best\", \"top\", \"cheap\" (and variations of these) aren't ratings, though we always explain what's great about a product when we highlight it. This is subject to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/terms-of-use\" class=\"fin-text-navy\">terms of use<\/a>. When you make major financial decisions, consider getting independent financial advice. Always consider your own circumstances when you compare products so you get what's right for you. Most of the data in Finder's comparison tables is provided by Defaqto. In other cases, Finder has sourced data directly from providers.<\/div><\/article><div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Sources<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000000\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000000\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.de087a0da9824e407767.js\"],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.87684078d471e76125dd.css\"]}<\/script><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a low income you might still be eligible for a mortgage. Read these tips to maximise your chances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":645,"featured_media":283698,"parent":20105,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"page-masthead-two-column.php","meta":{"nicheCode":"","productId":"","enableOptimizely":false,"_persistent_nav_menu_items":null,"blockTemplateId":"","_post_hreflang":"","related_url":"\/low-income-home-loans","workflow-intro":"","workflow-faq":"","workflow-conclusion":"","workflow-benefits":"","workflow-overview":"","workflow-test":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[50939],"class_list":["post-283666","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-uk-money-email"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.9 (Yoast SEO v24.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to get a mortgage on a low income | Finder UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have a low income you might still be eligible for a mortgage. Learn how to maximise your borrowing power with our guide.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to get a mortgage on a low income\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you have a low income you might still be eligible for a mortgage. Learn how to maximise your borrowing power with our guide.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Finder UK\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/findercomuk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/mortgage-on-benefits-fe-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"250\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"250\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@findercomUK\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"11 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages\",\"name\":\"How to get a mortgage on a low income | Finder UK\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/mortgage-on-benefits-fe-1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-02-07T16:35:25+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-07-30T11:17:59+00:00\",\"description\":\"If you have a low income you might still be eligible for a mortgage. Learn how to maximise your borrowing power with our guide.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/mortgage-on-benefits-fe-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/mortgage-on-benefits-fe-1.jpg\",\"width\":250,\"height\":250},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"UK\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Mortgages\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"First-time buyers\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"How to get a mortgage on a low income\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/\",\"name\":\"Finder UK\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Finder\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Finder-Logo-696x696-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Finder-Logo-696x696-1.png\",\"width\":1392,\"height\":1392,\"caption\":\"Finder\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/findercomuk\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/findercomUK\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/finder\/\",\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Finder_(website)\"],\"description\":\"Every month more than 2 million unique visitors turn to Finder to save money and time, and to make important life choices. We compare everything from bank accounts, personal loans, investing platforms and much more.\",\"email\":\"heythere@finder.com\",\"legalName\":\"Finder\",\"foundingDate\":\"2006-01-01\",\"numberOfEmployees\":{\"@type\":\"QuantitativeValue\",\"minValue\":\"51\",\"maxValue\":\"200\"}},{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Matthew Boyle\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/person\/52bc07212c35752f0a3345e22921fe37\"},\"headline\":\"How to get a mortgage on a low income\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-02-07T16:35:25+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-07-30T11:17:59+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages\"},\"wordCount\":2457,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/mortgage-on-benefits-fe-1.jpg\",\"inLanguage\":{\"@type\":\"Language\",\"name\":\"English\",\"alternateName\":\"en\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#respond\"]}],\"citation\":[{\"@type\":\"CreativeWork\",\"name\":\"Bank of England mortgage statistics (Q4 2020)\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.bankofengland.co.uk\/statistics\/mortgage-lenders-and-administrators\/2020\/2020-q4\"},{\"@type\":\"CreativeWork\",\"name\":\"Government mortgage guarantee scheme\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/the-mortgage-guarantee-scheme\"}]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/person\/52bc07212c35752f0a3345e22921fe37\",\"name\":\"Matthew Boyle\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/12\/MattBoyleF1_Finder_600x600.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/12\/MattBoyleF1_Finder_600x600.png\",\"caption\":\"Matthew Boyle\"},\"description\":\"Matthew Boyle is a banking and mortgages publisher at Finder. He has a 7-year history of publishing helpful guides to assist consumers in making better decisions. In his spare time, you will find him walking in the Norfolk countryside admiring the local wildlife.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Matthew08411738\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mattboyle3\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/author\/mattboyle\",\"jobTitle\":\"Publisher\",\"knowsAbout\":[{\"@type\":\"Thing\",\"name\":\"Helping first-time buyers apply for a mortgage\"},{\"@type\":\"Thing\",\"name\":\"Comparing bank accounts and highlighting useful features\"},{\"@type\":\"Thing\",\"name\":\"Publishing easy-to-understand guides\"}],\"worksFor\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Finder\"}}]}<\/script>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-07-30T11:17:59+00:00\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to get a mortgage on a low income | Finder UK","description":"If you have a low income you might still be eligible for a mortgage. Learn how to maximise your borrowing power with our guide.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to get a mortgage on a low income","og_description":"If you have a low income you might still be eligible for a mortgage. Learn how to maximise your borrowing power with our guide.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages","og_site_name":"Finder UK","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/findercomuk","og_image":[{"width":250,"height":250,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/mortgage-on-benefits-fe-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_site":"@findercomUK","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"11 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages","url":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages","name":"How to get a mortgage on a low income | Finder UK","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/mortgage-on-benefits-fe-1.jpg","datePublished":"2020-02-07T16:35:25+00:00","dateModified":"2021-07-30T11:17:59+00:00","description":"If you have a low income you might still be eligible for a mortgage. Learn how to maximise your borrowing power with our guide.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/mortgage-on-benefits-fe-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/mortgage-on-benefits-fe-1.jpg","width":250,"height":250},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"UK","item":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mortgages","item":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"First-time buyers","item":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"How to get a mortgage on a low income"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/","name":"Finder UK","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#organization","name":"Finder","url":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Finder-Logo-696x696-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Finder-Logo-696x696-1.png","width":1392,"height":1392,"caption":"Finder"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/findercomuk","https:\/\/x.com\/findercomUK","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/finder\/","https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Finder_(website)"],"description":"Every month more than 2 million unique visitors turn to Finder to save money and time, and to make important life choices. We compare everything from bank accounts, personal loans, investing platforms and much more.","email":"heythere@finder.com","legalName":"Finder","foundingDate":"2006-01-01","numberOfEmployees":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":"51","maxValue":"200"}},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages"},"author":{"name":"Matthew Boyle","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/person\/52bc07212c35752f0a3345e22921fe37"},"headline":"How to get a mortgage on a low income","datePublished":"2020-02-07T16:35:25+00:00","dateModified":"2021-07-30T11:17:59+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages"},"wordCount":2457,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/mortgage-on-benefits-fe-1.jpg","inLanguage":{"@type":"Language","name":"English","alternateName":"en"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages#respond"]}],"citation":[{"@type":"CreativeWork","name":"Bank of England mortgage statistics (Q4 2020)","url":"https:\/\/www.bankofengland.co.uk\/statistics\/mortgage-lenders-and-administrators\/2020\/2020-q4"},{"@type":"CreativeWork","name":"Government mortgage guarantee scheme","url":"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/the-mortgage-guarantee-scheme"}]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/person\/52bc07212c35752f0a3345e22921fe37","name":"Matthew Boyle","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/12\/MattBoyleF1_Finder_600x600.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.finder.com.au\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/12\/MattBoyleF1_Finder_600x600.png","caption":"Matthew Boyle"},"description":"Matthew Boyle is a banking and mortgages publisher at Finder. He has a 7-year history of publishing helpful guides to assist consumers in making better decisions. In his spare time, you will find him walking in the Norfolk countryside admiring the local wildlife.","sameAs":["https:\/\/twitter.com\/Matthew08411738","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mattboyle3\/"],"url":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/author\/mattboyle","jobTitle":"Publisher","knowsAbout":[{"@type":"Thing","name":"Helping first-time buyers apply for a mortgage"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"Comparing bank accounts and highlighting useful features"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"Publishing easy-to-understand guides"}],"worksFor":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/#organization","name":"Finder"}}]},"article_modified_time":"2021-07-30T11:17:59+00:00"},"hrefLangLinks":[{"region":"Australia","locale":"en-au","url":"https:\/\/www.finder.com.au\/home-loans\/low-income-home-loans","isCurrentSite":false},{"region":"United Kingdom","locale":"en-gb","url":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\/first-time-buyer-mortgages\/low-income-mortgages","isCurrentSite":true}],"custom_fields":{"show_author_box":["yes"],"_wp_page_template":["page-masthead-two-column.php"],"_masthead_subheading":["{\"text\":\"You can buy a home even if you have a low income. Find out how you can maximise your chances of getting a mortgage.\"}"],"_content_type":["niche-content\/information\/how-to"],"_masthead_variant":["{\"id\":\"standard-blue\",\"showFeaturedImage\":false,\"presetId\":\"\",\"shouldUsePrimaryCTAFieldName\":false,\"shouldUseSecondaryCTAFieldName\":false,\"primaryCTA\":null,\"secondaryCTA\":null,\"widgetShortcode\":\"\",\"widgetHeading\":\"\",\"widgetStats\":\"\",\"hasPrioritizedWidget\":false,\"hasMaximizedWidget\":false,\"shouldUseOverrideCTALabel\":false,\"overrideCTA\":null,\"cleanTopPicks\":\"\"}"]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/283666"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/645"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283666"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/283666\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":534981,"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/283666\/revisions\/534981"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20105"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/283698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283666"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=283666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}