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Mortgage on a UK visa

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  • nik_k
    nik_k Posts: 301 Forumite
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    Thanks. I tried L&C brokers but they told me it will be another year until we can apply because my husband does not have 12mths of continuous employment in the UK yet.

    L&C only look for easy cases to make it worth their while. Anything remotely complex will get shelved by them. Try contacting a 'proper' broker! Don't be put off paying a fee, our broker charged £249 and was worth every penny (and more)!
  • nik_k
    nik_k Posts: 301 Forumite
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    Also, FWIW, my wife is also here on a spouse visa (albeit her 2nd 2.5 visa) and we were accepted by NatWest without question. Admittedly your case is complicated by your OH being a contractor, but his visa status need not be an issue.
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