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New Job Probationary Period

Toothfairy4
Toothfairy4 Posts: 1,398 Forumite
in Mortgages & endowments
Hi everyone, Just wondering if it is a complete no no to be able to get a mortgage whilst in my probationary period of a new job? I started in June and have a 6 month probationary period. Are there some lenders who are more leniant regarding this?

Thanks.

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  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,896 Forumite
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    There are lenders who will look to accept you, some require a minimum of 3 months or to have been in consecutive employment for 6 or 12 months so you should be fine as you have been employed for approx 3 months anyway.

    You should go and speak to a mortgage advisor, they will be able to help.
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • Toothfairy4
    Toothfairy4 Posts: 1,398 Forumite
    Thank you. Will definitely go speak to an advisor. I was self-employed previous to this but doing the same type of work. Is this likely to be a problem? I have a contract with my new job.
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,896 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper I've helped Parliament
    There will be options even if it is a problem.
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
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