Mortgage brokers for PhD studentship

calmllama27

Hi all, looking to buy my first home and wondering if anyone here has recommendations for mortgage brokers with experience of PhD studentships? Preferably based in or near to south yorkshire, but not a deal breaker if not! Thank you

Sherlock33

I was in this exact position a few years ago, I'm doing my PhD in Sheffield.

I used Alison Pinder who is Sheffield based.

If you are buying alone you might struggle if the stipend is your only source of income - she could only find 1 provider who would consider it.

Although if you are buying with someone else, it seems to be easier - I know a few people who were able offers from multiple providers with one stipend and another full time salary.

calmllama27

Thanks! I'm the same and will be studying in Sheffield, stipend will be my only source of income unfortunately. How did you get on with finding a house in the end?

Also do you have any contact details for Alison? I couldn't find anything on Google, cheers.

Sherlock33

Have PM'd you her email

I was looking for a remortgage to move to a bigger property, in the end I stayed where I was because I couldn't borrow enough on the stipend alone.