08/09/2026
What is joint borrower, sole proprietor?
It's a family mortgage option that lets a parent or relative help you get a bigger mortgage, without them owning any of the property.
Here's how it works: your family member goes on the mortgage and adds their income to strengthen the application, which can mean qualifying for more borrowing than you could alone. But only you, the buyer, end up on the property's title as owner.
It's a popular route for first-time buyers who have the income to manage repayments but not quite enough to meet a lender's criteria solo.
Worth knowing: your relative is taking on legal responsibility for the mortgage, even without ownership, so it's a decision to make together, with full transparency.
Want to see if this could work for your situation? Mortgage Heroes are here to help.
**Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debt secured on it.**