Mortgage after bankruptcy – there are mortgages available even if you’ve been bankrupt
If you’ve been declared bankrupt, we can start looking at mortgage options available once you’ve been discharged. This usually happens after a bankruptcy term of 12 months. Read more about bankruptcy here
- Mortgages available even if the bankruptcy is still on your credit report
- Residential and buy-to-let mortgages
- Specialist lenders available
Mortgage after bankruptcy FAQ
If you’ve been bankrupt in the past, it’s likely you’ll struggle to find a mortgage with a highstreet lender.
Luckily there are plenty of specialist lenders that will consider applicants who’ve faced bankruptcy, and our brokers at Clever Mortgages could help you access these lenders.
Some specialist lenders might consider your mortgage application immediately after you’re discharged from bankruptcy. Others might prefer you to have been discharged for at least 12 months or for several years.
The main issue facing borrowers is their deposit amount. The more time that has passed since your discharge, the more likely a lender will be to accept you for a higher Loan to Value (LTV) product. If you’ve been discharged bankrupt for a year or less, a lender may need you to supply a deposit of at least 50%. After 2 or 3 years, provided you can prove good money management, this could drop to 25% LTV. When you have been discharged for over 6 years, you could become eligible for 95% mortgages.
Getting a mortgage after bankruptcy can be difficult but not impossible, with many highstreet lenders declining applications with previous bankruptcy. Our specialist brokers and the lenders they work with believe that everyone deserves consideration, and could help you find a mortgage even after bankruptcy.
Some lenders will consider your mortgage application immediately after you’re discharged. Others might require you to have been discharged for at least 12 months, if not for several years. The main issue facing borrowers is their deposit amount. The longer since your discharge, the more likely a lender will be to accept you for a higher Loan to Value (LTV) product.
Getting a mortgage after being made bankrupt is certainly possible, and there are a few things you can do to give yourself the best chance.
Speak to a specialist broker
Speaking to a broker, such as Clever Mortgages who have experience in dealing with mortgages after bankrupcy can help your chances of approval. We have relationships with lenders most likely to say yes.
Save up a large deposit:
The biggest factor in getting a mortgage after being discharged from bankruptcy is the size of your deposit. Your bankruptcy will play a large part in how you are viewed financially and having a larger deposit will help lenders view you as a lower risk, you’re more likely to be accepted for a lower LTV mortgage so saving up a fair portion of the property’s value will help increase your chances for approval.
Employment:
Having a stable income, or consistent employment in the same field helps boost your application and make you a more attractive borrower. Potential lenders will want to know you have the income needed to afford mortgage repayments.
For free initial advice from our qualified mortgage brokers about a mortgage after bankruptcy, call 0800 197 0504 or click below to request a callback at a time to suit you.
Case Study
Helping one customer buy a new home with a mortgage after bankruptcy
Mr and Mrs B had seen a property and managed to save a 10% deposit so they could buy it. Mr B had previously been bankrupt and still had outstanding defaults showing on his credit file. At Clever Mortgages we were able to help the couple:
Prove to the lender Mr B’s previous defaults had been paid as part of his bankruptcy Take out a new 90% mortgage so they could use their 10% deposit Secure a mortgage of nearly £65K over 20 years with a fixed rate for the first two years
| Bankruptcy years discharged | Maximum loan-to-value (LTV) |
|---|---|
| Less than a year | 60% |
| 1 year | 75% |
| 2 years | 85% |
| 3 years | 95% (subject to credit score) |
| 4 years | 95% (subject to credit score) |
| 5 years | 95% (subject to credit score) |
| 6 years | 95% (subject to credit score) |
Although Mr B had been discharged from his bankruptcy over three years since wanting to buy the house, there were some defaults on his credit file that were still showing as outstanding. Even though these had been included in the bankruptcy, several lenders had refused his application. We approached a lender which we knew may be able to help and worked with Mr B to gather the information needed to prove the defaults had been paid.
He was relieved to secure his mortgage, buy his home and enjoy moving in with his family.
| Balance | Payment | Rate | Product | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mortgage | £63,900 | £362.86 | 3.09% | 2 year fixed rate | 20 years |
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- With remortgages, buy-to-let, and first-time buyers mortgages. We have experts who cover these areas
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Sarah Blount
Having over 15 years in financial services Sarah ensure our clients stay fully informed on the progress of their applications and supports until the day they complete
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