19/10/2026
“How much can I borrow?” sounds like it should have one simple answer.
It doesn’t always.
Your income type, financial commitments, household circumstances, mortgage term and the lender’s own affordability model can all affect the calculation.
Before changing your property budget based on one figure, it can be worth understanding the wider picture.
Disclaimer: Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Clark Mortgages Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No. 1000782).