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Mortgages

Foreign Income and Expat Mortgage Broker

Many UK lenders are cautious about income paid in another currency, applicants living overseas or people new to the UK, but some do consider these cases. PMS Mortgages helps clients in Croydon, Surrey, London and abroad find lenders that may suit their situation.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Who we help

  • Foreign income: you live in the UK but some or all of your income is paid in another currency.

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Mortgage advice tailored to your property plans, with 90+ lenders compared.
  • UK expats: you live and work abroad and want to buy or remortgage a property in the UK, to live in later or to let.

  • Foreign nationals: you live in the UK on a visa or with settled status, or have recently arrived.

  • What lenders consider

    • The currency you are paid in, and whether the lender accepts it

    • How the lender converts and discounts foreign income to allow for exchange-rate changes

    • Your residency status and time in the UK

    • Your UK credit history

    • Your deposit and the type of property

    Criteria vary a lot between lenders, so choosing the right one matters.

    Documents to prepare

    • Passport and, where relevant, visa or residency documents

    • Payslips, employment contract and bank statements showing your income

    • Proof of your deposit and where it came from

    • Proof of address, in the UK or overseas

    • Credit reports, UK and, where available, overseas

    How we help

    We find out how you are paid and where you live, then match you with lenders that accept your currency and residency position. Consultations can take place by phone or Zoom if you are overseas. Approval is always the lender's decision.

    If you are buying to let, see buy to let mortgages. Most buy-to-let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

    Our fee

    We may charge a broker fee for mortgage advice. Our typical fee is £479, payable only when you receive a mortgage offer. The fee will be confirmed before you proceed.

    90+ UK LendersHigh-street and specialist lenders compared
    Fee only on offerTypical fee £479, payable only when you receive a mortgage offer
    18 years of experiencePersonal advice tailored to your circumstances
    Frequently asked questions

    Your questions answered

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    • Some lenders accept income in major currencies, often applying a reduction to allow for exchange-rate changes. We will check which lenders accept your currency.

    • Some lenders consider recent arrivals, depending on residency status, employment and deposit. Others require a minimum time living in the UK.

    • Yes, some lenders offer expat buy-to-let mortgages. Most buy-to-let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

    • Yes. We can hold your consultations by phone or Zoom, wherever you are.

    How It Works

    How it works

    1. 01

      Initial consultation

      Speak to PMS for an initial consultation to assess your affordability and an indication of the type of borrowing available to you within the mortgage market.

      Affordability assessed across 90+ lenders
    2. 02

      Full consultation

      If you're happy to go ahead, PMS Mortgages will arrange a full consultation by Zoom, phone or face to face. Where appropriate, we can help you obtain an Agreement in Principle. An Agreement in Principle shows how much you may be able to borrow based on the information you provide. It is not a mortgage offer and is subject to full application and credit assessment.

      Indicative borrowing assessed
    3. 03

      We handle the detail

      Once you have found a property we take care of everything else, mortgage application, surveys, solicitors, searches and dealing with any estate agents or developers on your behalf.

      Application, surveys and legal work managed
    4. 04

      Support to completion

      Your dedicated case manager and your consultant will be on hand to guide you through the whole process.

      Supported right through to completion

    Ready to take the first step?

    Your initial consultation is without obligation. Speak with an adviser in Croydon or over Zoom.

    020 8668 6080

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