New director in existing LTD company

MM9834

Hi,
I'm have this past year become a new director with a company that has been in existence for over 15 yrs, I still have my old job role but now I have an additional directorship. I'm looking to move home and have contacted my current mortgage provider Nationwide to get an AIP.
After some discussion I've been told that due to my new directorship I will not be eligible for any mortgages with them. (They thought I should be classified as similar to architect or solicitor, but I dont have any previous earnings as I only started in the last tax year)

So my question, is my new situation going to prevent me getting a mortgage? Where would I go to get the best info on this?

ACG

What is your shareholding percentage?
Has your income changed? Are you still getting the same basic PAYE? Will you be getting dividends on top?

MM9834

Hi ACG,
in answer to your questions
My shareholding is 22.5%, my income has increased a small amount but in line with my job role (expanded responsibilities not director related), and I have moved into higher rate tax bracket (PAYE is still in action until I make my first self assessment tax return). I will be getting dividends but as of right now I haven't and don't know how much is planned this financial year as its based of profits, but it should be ~20k.

ACG

Speak to a broker, I would like to think there would be a way of getting it through.