Harbor Mortgage Advice is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA no. 987654). Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

How much can I borrow?

Lenders assess affordability using income, committed outgoings and stress-tested interest rates. This guide explains the general principles—your adviser will calculate figures specific to you.

  • Income multiples and joint applications
  • Credit commitments and childcare costs
  • Stress testing at higher interest rates
  • Why online calculators differ from lender decisions

Frequently asked questions

Can I include overtime or bonus income?

Some lenders accept a proportion of variable income with evidence. We know which lenders are flexible for your employment type.

Do student loans affect borrowing?

Plan 2 loans are usually considered differently to credit cards. We factor this into lender selection.

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