Dividends lower than profits - is this a problem for a mortgage?

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Currently trying to get an 85% LTV mortgage. I'm a 50% shareholder of a profitable 7 year old company but last financial year took more dividends than 50% of the profits by using reserves. Obviously this is fairly standard practice where large reserves have been established but my broker is suggesting this could cause a real problem for lenders as they'll all want to see evidence that the company can support my earnings going forward.
Can anyone suggest whether this is something that may stop me borrowing altogether or whether there are lenders who would not worry about this?
Thanks.
Can anyone suggest whether this is something that may stop me borrowing altogether or whether there are lenders who would not worry about this?
Thanks.
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