Buying, moving, remortgaging or raising capital? Willow provides independent residential mortgage advice, including for company directors, self-employed borrowers and people with variable income.
We consider your income, assets and plans together, explain the choices and manage the mortgage through to completion. Start with what you want to achieve.
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Your home, your income and your future plans are connected. Explore the questions that matter for your next move, then talk them through with an adviser.
Begin with the home you want, how you earn and the funds available. We consider the deposit, borrowing, purchase costs and reserves together, including how the decision affects your other commitments.
Talk about buying a homeHow you earn, what you own, your existing commitments and the property itself can all change the answer. We assess these together, alongside the timing of your transaction and your longer-term plans.
The same earnings can produce different borrowing figures because lender methodologies are not identical.
Commitments can matter as much as headline income, and lender models treat household costs differently.
The property needs to fit both your plans and the lender’s requirements. Construction, ownership, intended use and any proposed works should be understood early.
Your sale, purchase, existing mortgage and access to funds need to work together. We consider the sequence of the transaction as well as the completion date.
Use this calculator to explore a capital-and-interest repayment illustration. It is not an affordability decision, recommendation or mortgage quotation.
Excludes fees, insurance and future rate changes. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Discuss this illustrationExplore 12 published residential case studies covering income, deposits, property and borrowing later in life. The selection follows your situation; you can also browse every example. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
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Deposit provenance and variable earnings both shaped the lender presentation.
Read the client outcomeAffordability and protection were considered as one household decision.
Read the client outcomeThe remortgage supported future investment while retaining a structured plan.
Read the client outcomeSeveral liabilities and repayment objectives needed coordinating together.
Read the client outcomeThe route depended on presenting the sustainable income in the right way.
Read the client outcomeContract income and the family objective required a tailored lender approach.
Read the client outcomeProperty construction and valuation acceptability were central to the route.
Read the client outcomeCommercial surroundings narrowed lender appetite before affordability was considered.
Read the client outcomeAcreage, outbuildings and intended use formed part of the property assessment.
Read the client outcomeTerm, income and the wider retirement objective shaped the recommendation.
Read the client outcomeDeposit support, term and sustainable retirement income were assessed together.
Read the client outcomeThe timing and severity of historic issues affected the available route.
Read the client outcomeWhat is changing, why it matters and the questions to ask before you commit. Selected analysis from Willow.
In focus / The deposit decision
Willow examines a newly announced 100% mortgage range and the trade-offs for buyers with strong income but limited savings. Buying sooner still needs to be weighed against costs, cash reserves and negative-equity risk.
Read the 100% mortgage analysisDated analysis, not a live product quotation. Availability and lender criteria can change.
A clear recommendation. A prepared application. A team who keeps your mortgage moving.
You bring the plans. Your adviser helps you understand the options, then works with the administration team to take the mortgage through to completion.
Talk through your plansYour initial conversation, assessment and presentation of options are free. All costs are explained before you choose to proceed.
Talk through the home, your income and what you want to achieve. We consider the wider picture before exploring the mortgage options.
Your adviser explains the recommendation, alternatives, costs and trade-offs. You can ask questions and decide whether to proceed.
We explain the documents needed and prepare the application. The administration team manages lender requests and progress, with your adviser involved when advice is needed.
After the mortgage offer, we help coordinate the remaining requirements with the lender and your solicitor through to completion.
The amount you can borrow is one question. How the borrowing affects your cash flow, available capital, business and future plans matters too.
Where appropriate, and with your authority, we work alongside your accountant, tax adviser, wealth manager or solicitor. Their input helps us understand the implications for the financing, while they remain responsible for their specialist advice.
Start your mortgage reviewChoose the starting point closest to your situation. Your plans may span several topics; we consider them together when assessing the financing.
Begin with the home you want, how you earn and the funds available. We consider the deposit, borrowing, purchase costs and reserves together, including how the decision affects your other commitments.
Moving home can involve an existing mortgage, additional borrowing and a gap between sale and purchase. We consider porting, a new mortgage, total costs and access to funds as parts of the same decision.
A deal ending is a chance to review the borrowing against your current income, commitments and plans. We compare staying or switching in that context, including costs, flexibility and any change to the amount or term.
Raising capital starts with its purpose, your existing borrowing and the assets available. A further advance, remortgage or second charge may be relevant. Where other property or investment assets could affect the answer, we consider the wider financing options before selecting a route.
Salary may be only part of the picture. Company profits, dividends, contracts, variable pay or overseas earnings need to be understood alongside business cash flow and personal commitments, then assessed against lender requirements.
An unusual home can bring questions about construction, title, valuation or proposed works. We consider the property, your intended use and the timing of any changes together before identifying suitable lending options.
The answers are general guidance. The position may differ according to the borrower, property, product and lender criteria.
Ask about your circumstancesNo. Our focus is on the circumstances and the work needed to solve the financing problem. Complex income, company interests, an unusual property or a difficult transaction can require careful advice at different loan sizes. Whether we can help depends on your position and the available lending options.
Yes. With your authority, we can work alongside your existing advisers to understand how company income, ownership, tax considerations, investments and future plans affect the financing. Willow advises on the borrowing; your other advisers remain responsible for their legal, tax or investment advice.
No. Tell us what you want to achieve and outline your income, assets and existing commitments. We assess the financing need first. If raising capital involves more than your home, we can consider the wider position before identifying the appropriate options.
No. Speaking with a Willow adviser, assessing your circumstances and presenting appropriate mortgage solutions are free and carry no obligation. We only charge if you decide to proceed, and we explain all costs before you engage us.
The deposit depends on the property, applicant profile and lender. A larger deposit can widen lender choice and improve pricing, but the source of funds and remaining reserves also matter.
Lenders assess income, commitments, dependants, term, deposit and property. Their affordability models differ, so a generic income multiple is only a starting point.
Often, yes. The proportion used and evidence required vary by lender and may depend on consistency, frequency and track record.
Yes. The assessment may consider salary, dividends, profit, retained earnings, trading history and the strength of the business, depending on lender policy.
Sometimes, but not automatically. Repaying debt can improve affordability, although it may also reduce the available deposit. The effect should be modelled before funds are moved.
Starting several months before the current deal ends usually allows time to compare staying with the lender, switching lender, changing the term or raising capital.
No. It is an initial indication based on limited information. Full approval still depends on evidence, credit checks, valuation and underwriting.
The lender may reduce the loan, change the loan-to-value pricing or decline the property. Willow can explain the options, but a different valuation or outcome cannot be guaranteed.
Tell us what you want to achieve and when. A brief outline of your income, deposit or equity and existing borrowing is enough to begin. You do not need a product in mind or every document ready.
No fee. No obligation.
Speaking with an adviser, assessing your circumstances and presenting appropriate solutions costs you nothing. You only pay us if you decide to proceed, after every cost has been explained.
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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Willow Private Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is entered on the Financial Services Register under reference 588422.
Information on this page is general and does not constitute personalised mortgage, legal or tax advice. Lending is subject to status, valuation, lender criteria and full underwriting.
