Self-Employed Mortgage Calculator UK
A borrowing estimate for sole traders, contractors and Ltd company directors.
Borrowing Calculator
Estimate how much you may be able to borrow before checking repayments.
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Upper estimate
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Indicative property budget
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This is an estimate only. Lenders use their own affordability models, income treatment, credit checks, property checks and stress tests.
Calculator results are estimates only and are for general information only. They are not mortgage offers or decisions in principle.
How lenders assess self-employed income
- Sole traders — usually 2 years of SA302s plus tax year overviews; lenders often average net profit.
- Ltd company directors — most lenders use salary + dividends; some specialists use salary + retained profit.
- Contractors — day-rate × 5 × 46–48 weeks for specialist contractor lenders.
- CIS subcontractors — some lenders use gross CIS day-rate; others fall back to net profit on the SA302.
Document checklist
- SA302 or tax calculation (latest 2 years).
- Tax year overview from HMRC.
- Certified business accounts (last 2 years).
- Dividend vouchers if Ltd director.
- 3 months business + personal bank statements.
- ID and proof of address.
- Proof of deposit.
Speak to a self-employed specialist
Self-employed cases are where a whole-of-market broker often unlocks substantially more borrowing. Request a callback.
Frequently asked questions
How many years of accounts do I need? +
Most high-street lenders want 2 years. A growing number accept 1 year if profits are strong and you have a good credit profile. Specialist lenders can go further on this.
Do Ltd directors use salary + dividends or retained profit? +
High-street lenders typically use salary + dividends. Some specialist lenders use salary + share of retained profit, which often boosts the borrowing figure.
I’m a contractor on day-rate — how is income calculated? +
Specialist contractor lenders use day-rate × 5 days × 46–48 weeks as gross annualised income, even if your accounts show lower drawings.
What documents will I need? +
SA302s + tax year overviews (sole traders), 2 years of certified accounts (Ltd), 3 months of business + personal bank statements, ID and proof of deposit.
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