As a medical professional, getting a mortgage depends on your role and whether you work for the NHS or privately.
You may be eligible for low-cost home ownership schemes if you work in certain NHS roles. People permanently employed in the NHS may be eligible for such schemes:
Doctors' surgeries in the NHS
Dental practices operated by the NHS
NHS Direct
Primary care trusts in the NHS
Trusts that provide ambulance services for the NHS
Trusts for mental health and social care under the NHS
Blood transfusion services are provided by the National Blood Transfusion Service
Obtaining a residential mortgage as a doctor can prove more difficult than you expected. After all, as an above-average earner, you should naturally be an appealing prospect to mortgage lenders.
Mortgage lenders may be put off by the irregular nature of some doctors' contracts, such as locum work or contract positions, even if you have an above-average income and a good deposit. Similarly, if you work in general practice, you may find it difficult to approach mainstream mortgage providers since, as a GP, you are technically self-employed.
You should seek a specialist lender to maximize your chances of getting a mortgage if you are self-employed.
To investigate your finance options, call our broker team or fill in our call back form - speak to our independent mortgage broker team who will be able to offer impartial advice or you can call us on 0117 403 3464