Illustrative scenario 01A cash bonus before completion
A banker expects a cash bonus near the purchase date. The file distinguishes the deposit already held from money not yet received.
Useful information for the conversation
- Employment contract and salary evidence
- Cash bonus history and award letters
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 02Moving banks with a joining award
An applicant changes employers and receives a joining package. Guaranteed cash and conditional or deferred elements need separate explanation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Cash bonus history and award letters
- Deferred award and vesting statements
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 deferred award vested in shares
A banker has awards delivered in shares across several dates. Vesting records and any sale receipts help avoid double-counting.
Useful information for the conversation
- Deferred award and vesting statements
- Deposit receipt and transfer trail
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 04A £1m+ home loan
A banker seeks a larger mortgage with existing investment borrowing. The wider commitments and repayment plan sit alongside remuneration evidence.
Useful information for the conversation
- Deposit receipt and transfer trail
- Existing mortgages, commitments and reserves
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 05A lower bonus year
A banker reviews their mortgage after a reduced award. Current income and the longer bonus history need an accurate reassessment.
Useful information for the conversation
- Existing mortgages, commitments and reserves
- Employment contract and salary evidence
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
Separate received earnings from future awards
We identify basic salary, cash bonus history, deferred compensation and awards subject to vesting or other conditions. Award letters and payslips may describe different stages of the same payment, so it is important not to count it twice. A change of employer or a guaranteed joining payment adds another timing question.
Income acceptance, borrowing amount and term depend on the lender’s individual assessment. Future awards, distributions, business exits or asset growth are not guaranteed. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments.