It now considers 100% of certain income types
Specialist lender Pepper Money has enhanced its affordability criteria for second charge mortgage customers, now accepting up to 100% of bonus, overtime, commission, and foster care income.
The lender will consider up to 100% of these income types if there is evidence that the income is consistent and sustainable.
With nearly 70,000 children living in over 53,000 foster families across the UK, Pepper Money will also accept up to 100% of foster care income on the same basis.
“Our living and working habits have changed over recent years and as a leading specialist and second charge mortgage lender, Pepper has a reputation for helping more customers to achieve their goals by taking a pragmatic, hands-on approach to assessing their circumstances,” said Ryan McGrath (pictured), second charge sales director at Pepper Money.
“There are a vast number of occupations where variable incomes like bonuses, overtime, and commission are intrinsic to the role. In addition, over recent years, the value and challenges foster carers face have been exasperated. We would like to support all such customers to overcome potential affordability hurdles. Therefore, it is important that we can consider variable income as part of our affordability calculation. This is particularly helpful for those customers who want to raise funds to consolidate unsecured debts and control their monthly outgoings in the current climate.
“We’re proud to provide more customers access to financial solutions that suit their lifestyle and needs. These affordability enhancements in addition to our recent improvements for self-employed customers demonstrates our commitment to helping more customers fulfil their mortgage ambitions.”
Earlier this month, Pepper Money has enhanced its customer and broker journey by launching a paperless application process for second charge mortgages.
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