01/09/2026
When you apply for a mortgage, affordability is about much more than simply multiplying your salary by a set number.
Lenders look at your wider financial picture to understand whether the mortgage is sustainable for you.
This can include:
- Your income and employment
- Regular household spending
- Existing loans, credit cards and finance
- Dependants and childcare costs
- The size of your deposit
- The term of the mortgage
Two people earning the same salary can therefore receive very different borrowing outcomes.
Before setting your property budget, it can be useful to understand how lenders may view your circumstances.
HFA Mortgage & Protection can help you explore your position before you start making offers.
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Disclaimer:
There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount of the fee will depend upon your circumstances but will range from £195 to £1500.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.