Many nurses work on bank contracts, zero-hours arrangements, or split their time between trusts. Standard lenders often struggle with these income structures. We work with specialists who understand NHS nursing employment and can include your regular bank shifts in your affordability calculation.

Just completed your nursing training? Some lenders will accept your NHS employment contract and start date, so you can buy your home before or shortly after starting your first nursing role.
NHS bank contracts and agency work don't fit neatly into a lender's standard forms, but that doesn't mean you're stuck. Some lenders will factor in a proportion of your regular bank shifts or agency income towards affordability, particularly if you have a consistent track record. We will find the lender whose criteria best match your working pattern.

Many high street lenders won't lend beyond age 70, but specialist lenders will. They will also consider your NHS pension as income. Whether you are approaching retirement or still working, we can find the right option for your circumstances.

When your fixed rate ends, we search the whole market to find you the best remortgage deal. Most lenders offer free valuations and free legal fees through their appointed solicitor for standard remortgages.

Alongside nurse-specific mortgage products, these government schemes may also help you get on the property ladder sooner or with a smaller deposit.

Yes, several lenders on our panel will consider both employed and self-employed nursing income. The documentation required will be more thorough, and some lenders will only take a percentage of self-employed earnings, but it is absolutely achievable. We advise you on which lender treats your specific income combination most favourably to maximise what you can borrow.
Student loan repayments are treated as a regular outgoing by mortgage lenders. As they are income-contingent, most specialist lenders factor this in proportionally rather than penalising you. A large loan balance alone is rarely a barrier to getting a mortgage if your repayments are manageable and your income is sufficient. We will walk you through how each lender on our panel treats your student loan.
Lenders use a multiple of your gross annual income, typically 4 to 4.5 times, though some specialist lenders go up to 5 times for nursing professionals. Consistent bank shifts, overtime and banding supplements shown on your payslips can also be counted. We compare your maximum borrowing across our full lender panel and present you with the most competitive options.
Before you start viewing properties. An agreement in principle confirms the amount a lender is prepared to offer and shows agents you are a serious buyer. We can arrange one quickly, selecting the lender best suited to your nursing income and circumstances. It is not a full mortgage application and has minimal impact on your credit file.
There is no nurse-exclusive mortgage product, but some lenders offer enhanced lending criteria for key workers. Government schemes such as Shared Ownership and First Homes are also available. As your fee-free broker, we search the full market on your behalf, so you pay us nothing while we find you the best rate possible.
Yes. Bank nurses with consistent income over 12 months are accepted by specialist lenders who average your earnings across recent payslips. Senior nurses and matrons in permanent roles have no additional complexity. We also assist student nurses approaching qualification who have a confirmed employment offer. Whatever your nursing role or employment structure, we can find the right lender for you.
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