First-Time Buyers Secure Mortgage Despite Recent Default

A customer success story

Default Details

£233

Satisfied 3 months

Deposit & Income

10% / £100k+

Joint income strong

Approval Speed

9 days

From application

The Clients & Goal

  • Clients: Couple, ages 32 & 31, first-time buyers with a 1-year-old daughter

  • Goal: Purchase a residential property with a 10% deposit

The Challenge

  • Default: One communication default of £233, just over a year old, satisfied 3 months prior to application

  • Financial Complexity: Large student loan salary deductions

  • Income: Single income each, joint annual income £100k+

The Solution

  • Broker Expertise: Identified a mid-tier building society (Skipton Building Society) that allows small recent defaults if satisfied and under £500

  • Affordability: Emphasised strong joint income from two stable full-time jobs to strengthen the application

  • Mortgage Detail: Successfully approved despite the recent default

The Outcome

  • Term: Standard mortgage term (not specified)

  • Timeline: Approved in 9 days, including valuation

  • Comment from Jordan: “It’s possible to secure a mortgage with a very recent default, depending on the circumstances. Our aim was to paint the full picture and find a lender willing to understand the situation.”

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