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Proof of income

I used to be an underwriter for Halifax about 10 years ago. When people had a decent credit score/low LTV, we wouldn't ask for proof of income, or bank statements.

I know the mortgage world has changed a lot since then, as lenders have to show that they're lending responsibly since the crash in 2008.

Do they now check proof of income on all applications? Or do some still go through without these checks?

Thanks
Rob

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  • amnblog
    amnblog Posts: 12,609 Forumite
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    By law since 2014 income has to be checked on a residential application.
    I am a Mortgage Broker

    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, 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.
  • Thanks. Will they always check bank statements too?
  • betmunch
    betmunch Posts: 3,126 Forumite
    inch_high wrote: »
    Thanks. Will they always check bank statements too?



    Depends on the lender.


    Might be an idea to say what your concern is rather than ask questions. Then someone can say if its going to be a deal breaker.
    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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