Illustrative scenario 01A borrower with limited permission
An applicant wants to discuss borrowing without indefinite leave to remain. The actual visa, income and deposit determine the questions to assess.
Useful information for the conversation
- Current immigration permission
- Time in the UK
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 02A renewal approaching
A borrower expects a residence decision soon. Timing and current evidence need a realistic discussion.
Useful information for the conversation
- Time in the UK
- Income and employment
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 03Different permissions in one household
A couple have different immigration circumstances. An individual assessment is needed for both.
Useful information for the conversation
- Income and employment
- Deposit and proposed property
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: Name the actual permission rather than the missing label
An internationally connected applicant wants to discuss without indefinite leave to remain mortgages. Two points need attention: current immigration permission; time in the UK. The type of visa, remaining permission, UK history and deposit can all affect options. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Deposit and proposed property
- Current immigration permission
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: Income and employment
An internationally connected applicant has started a conversation about without indefinite leave to remain mortgages, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: income and employment; deposit and proposed property. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Current immigration permission
- Time in the UK
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
Name the actual permission rather than the missing label
The type of visa, remaining permission, UK history and deposit can all affect options. We gather current status evidence and consider your employment and plans. Broad statements that all lenders need ILR can overlook important differences.
There is no universal no-ILR approval rule. Immigration eligibility and mortgage affordability need separate assessment.