Tier Two Visa Bad Credit
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Tier Two Visa Bad Credit
How do I qualify for a mortgage with a Tier 2 visa and bad credit?
Foreign nationals living in the UK on a Tier 2 visa can get a mortgage even if they have bad credit. Your eligibility will depend on quite a few factors. Lenders are going to consider how long you have lived in the UK, how long remains on your current visa, the size of your income and also the deposit.
As your mortgage broker, we will request a copy of your credit report so we can see exactly what issues are on there. We’ll look at when the bad credit was registered and if it’s been satisfied.
Can I get a mortgage with a Tier 2 visa if I have a county court judgment (CCJ)? What if this is satisfied?
If your CCJ is satisfied, that’s good – it means you’ve paid it off. Even better news is that there are lenders who can offer mortgages to applicants on a Tier 2 visa with a satisfied CCJ.
As mentioned in the previous question, we would request a copy of your credit report to check when the CCJ was registered, how much it was for and the date it was satisfied.
Once we’ve got that information, alongside the usual eligibility criteria around when you moved to the UK, we’ll produce a mortgage recommendation and confirm exactly how much you can borrow.
What if I have a default? Can I still get a mortgage with a Tier 2 visa?
Yes. If you have a default registered on your credit report and are living in the UK on a Tier 2 visa, there are mortgage lenders who will be happy to lend.
As with any credit history issues, we’ll request a copy of your full credit report. We’ll check the date the default was registered, how much it was and the date it’s been satisfied, if applicable.
Using that in combination with all the usual eligibility criteria for foreign nationals, we’ll find a suitable mortgage for you to apply for.
Can self-employed individuals get a mortgage on a Tier 2 visa if they have bad credit?
Yes, self-employed applicants on a Tier 2 visa can still apply for a mortgage with bad credit. We would get a copy of the credit report to see exactly what the issues are, and we would also ask for the applicant’s self-employed details.
Typically, mortgage lenders want to see two years’ accounts or two years’ personal tax returns showing your income.
We’d review those files, as it’s all individualised to give a mortgage recommendation. We will confirm exactly how you could borrow, the terms and what deposit is needed.
Will I need a larger deposit if I have a Tier 2 visa and bad credit? How much can I borrow with a Tier 2 visa and bad credit?
The minimum size deposit for an applicant with bad credit on a tier two working visa would usually be 5%. This will depend on the severity of the bad credit and when the bad credit occurred.
Mortgage lenders may be able to offer a mortgage with a low deposit, but it may increase to a 10%, 15% or even 25% deposit if the arrears are more recent.
How much you can borrow is down to the mortgage lender’s usual parameters – it’s typically between four and five times your income. It might be slightly more or
less than that, depending on the size of your income, what your outgoings are and if you’ve got any children, credit card or loan balances.
What documents are required for a Tier 2 visa mortgage application if I have bad credit?
When applying for a mortgage on a Tier 2 visa with bad credit, mortgage lenders need similar documents to those for a standard mortgage application.
We would request proof of ID and address and a copy of the current visa. We’d also need some proof of income. For employed applicants, that would be three payslips, and for self-employed applicants, it’s three years’ accounts or three years’ personal tax calculations.
Then we’d want to see three months’ bank statements, showing your salary, bills and income. If you’re self-employed, we may also need business bank statements and statements for savings accounts showing the deposit.
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Everyone’s different. You might be self-employed. You might have some credit history issues – whatever your situation, we will find the most suitable product available to you from across the whole market.
How long does the mortgage process take with a Tier 2 visa and bad credit? Any differences here?
It usually takes around 24 hours to get an Agreement in Principle for an applicant on a Tier 2 visa with bad credit. Once we’ve had all the paperwork back from you, we’ll be able to submit the full mortgage application, which usually takes about two weeks for formal approval and for the lender to issue the mortgage offer.
This involves the mortgage lender reviewing your paperwork, asking any follow-up questions and carrying out a mortgage valuation on the property. It should take around two weeks in total.
What are the interest rates and fees associated with getting a mortgage on a Tier 2 visa with bad credit?
This is going to depend on the client’s individual circumstance at the time, including how long they’ve lived in the UK, what percentage deposit they’ve got and what shows on the credit report.
As a mortgage broker, we’d carry out that full fact find, get all that information and look on the market for the most suitable product an individual will qualify for.
Are there any additional costs to consider for a mortgage on a Tier 2 visa with bad credit?
The good news is that there are no additional costs associated with a Tier 2 visa with bad credit, although the product you qualify for might have slightly higher rates. The monthly payments might therefore be slightly higher.
It will just depend on what shows on the credit report and how severe the bad credit is.
How does remortgaging work for those on a Tier 2 visa with bad credit?
Mortgage lenders are happy to offer remortgages to applicants on a Tier 2 visa with bad credit. The eligibility criteria are the same as we discussed above.
Lenders will check how long you’ve lived in the UK, how much is left on the visa, plus how much equity you have in the property. The lender will carry out a valuation to confirm that.
Before we submit a mortgage application, we’d request a copy of your credit report to make the necessary enquiries to recommend the most suitable mortgage product.
Can I get a Buy-to-Let mortgage on a Tier 2 visa with bad credit?
Yes. Many mortgage lenders are happy to offer Buy to Let mortgages to foreign nationals living in the UK on a Tier 2 visa. Buy-to-Let mortgage lenders generally want a minimum of a 25% deposit and a minimum personal income of around £25,000.
The rest will come down to the applicant’s credit report. We’ll ask for that credit report up front and review what’s on there before recommending a suitable product to apply for.
How can a mortgage broker help?
You can get a mortgage if you’re on a Tier 2 visa living in the UK with bad credit, so that’s good news. The main thing is to be prepared. Working with a mortgage broker early in the application process will always help.
We will ask for that credit report up front so we can make all the enquiries and confirm how much you can borrow, what deposit you’ll need and what the terms are.
We submit all your paperwork in a timely manner and hopefully make the process smooth and stress-free.
Key Takeaways:
- Foreign nationals living in the UK on a Tier 2 visa can qualify for a mortgage even with bad credit. Eligibility depends on factors like how long you have lived in the UK, the remaining time on your current visa, your income size, and the deposit amount.
- It is possible to secure a mortgage with a satisfied County Court Judgment (CCJ) or a default registered on your credit report, as there are lenders who are willing to lend to Tier 2 visa holders with these issues.
- The minimum deposit is typically 5%, but it may increase to 10%, 15%, or even 25% if the bad credit is more recent or severe. How much you can borrow is usually limited to between four and five times your income.
- Self-employed applicants on a Tier 2 visa with bad credit can still apply, but mortgage lenders usually require documentation such as two years’ accounts or two years’ personal tax returns showing income.
- The mortgage process for these applicants usually involves getting an Agreement in Principle in about 24 hours. After submitting all paperwork, it typically takes around two weeks for formal approval and for the lender to issue the mortgage offer.
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