Illustrative scenario 01An applicant with current status evidence
A buyer wants to understand how residence information fits the application. The current permission must be verified.
Useful information for the conversation
- Current status evidence
- UK address 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 02A future status change
An applicant expects their status to change. The assessment should use evidenced current circumstances rather than an assumed future decision.
Useful information for the conversation
- UK address history
- Employment and income
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 joint purchase with different statuses
Partners have different residence permissions. Both need to be considered in the lending review.
Useful information for the conversation
- Employment and income
- Deposit source
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: Use the current status evidence
An internationally connected applicant wants to discuss pre-settled status mortgages. Two points need attention: current status evidence; UK address history. We check the status you actually hold and how the lender wants it evidenced. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Deposit source
- Current status 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.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Employment and income
An internationally connected applicant has started a conversation about pre-settled status mortgages, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: employment and income; deposit source. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Current status evidence
- UK address 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
Use the current status evidence
We check the status you actually hold and how the lender wants it evidenced. It is important not to assume an application will be assessed as if settled status has already been granted. The remaining criteria still include affordability and property suitability.
Future status changes should not be assumed. Obtain immigration guidance if you are unsure about your status or obligations.