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Need a self-employed mortgage? Why finding the right lender is key
Whether you want control over decision-making, greater earning potential, or simply the flexibility to work to your schedule, running your own business can bring many benefits...
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Self-employed? Here are 2 practical tips to help you get a new mortgage
There are many benefits to owning a business, from the flexibility of working the hours you want to “being your own boss”. When it comes to finances, however, being self-employed...
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Self-employed workers twice as likely to be rejected for a mortgage – here’s what you can do to boost your chances
If you’re one of the more than 4 million self-employed workers in the UK, you might enjoy many benefits. However, when it comes to getting a mortgage, self-employment can sometimes feel...
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56% of self-employed say mortgage lenders aren’t doing enough to help – why you need to speak to an expert
One of the main issues that many business owners face is how they can prove their income to a lender. Without the right advice, finding a lender who will agree the amount you need can be tricky...
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Self-employed mortgages and Covid – how the pandemic is affecting you if you work for yourself
If you’re self-employed, getting a mortgage without the right advice can be a challenge. After a year of disrupted income, it’s getting tougher for business owners and freelancers to obtain the finance they need...
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IR35 changes and mortgages – what do the new rules mean for you?
In a move that will affect both individuals and the firms who hire them, many self-employed workers will have to pay tax differently – and that could have a knock-on effect on your mortgage...
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Self-employed? 5 practical tips for getting a mortgage in a Covid-19 world
If you’re self-employed and you’ve taken any government Covid-19 assistance, then you could find it more difficult to get a mortgage in the future. Here are five practical tips that can help you...
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Self-employed mortgages and Covid-19: What you need to know
Since ‘self-certification’ deals are no longer available, business owners now have to prove income and affordability when applying for mortgage finance. And, as a result of the pandemic...
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Support for the self-employed during the coronavirus pandemic
Following calls to help freelancers and the self-employed, the government has now unveiled a package of measures designed to support those who own their own business...