Illustrative scenario 01An annual bonus
A professional receives a substantial payment once a year. Its history and expected continuation need evidence.
Useful information for the conversation
- Recent payslips
- Bonus or commission history
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02Monthly sales commission
A borrower's commission changes with sales performance. A single strong month is not the whole income picture.
Useful information for the conversation
- Bonus or commission history
- Employment contract and scheme terms
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03A newly changed bonus scheme
An employer has altered the remuneration structure. The new terms need to be understood alongside historic payments.
Useful information for the conversation
- Employment contract and scheme terms
- Bank statements and any employer confirmation
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: Build a history that shows the pattern
A mortgage applicant wants to discuss bonus and commission mortgages. Two points need attention: recent payslips; bonus or commission history. Monthly commission, an annual bonus and a guaranteed contractual payment have different characteristics. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Bank statements and any employer confirmation
- Recent payslips
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Employment contract and scheme terms
A mortgage applicant has started a conversation about bonus and commission mortgages, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: employment contract and scheme terms; bank statements and any employer confirmation. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Recent payslips
- Bonus or commission history
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
Build a history that shows the pattern
Monthly commission, an annual bonus and a guaranteed contractual payment have different characteristics. We look at payment dates, amounts and any changes to the scheme. Employer confirmation can help explain an unusually high or low period.
A lender may use only part of variable pay or require a longer history. Your mortgage payment needs to remain manageable when a bonus is lower than expected.