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The Mortgage Lender

Specialist Lender
Manchester

The Mortgage Lender (TML) is a specialist residential lender focused on self-employed borrowers and those with adverse credit histories. They use a manual underwriting approach to assess each application individually, providing solutions where automated systems would decline.

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Specialist Lender

Lending Focus

The Mortgage Lender offers mortgage products across 2 categories including Residential, Adverse Credit.

Key Features

  • Manual underwriting for every application
  • Specialist self-employed income assessment
  • Adverse credit products with flexible criteria
  • Day-one business owners considered
  • Fast decisions with named underwriter support

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Manual underwriting on every case gives genuine flexibility
  • Considers day-one business owners for self-employed lending
  • Named underwriter for each case ensures personalised service
  • Specialist in both adverse credit and self-employed lending

Cons

  • Broker-only — cannot apply direct
  • Higher rates than mainstream lenders
  • Residential only — no buy-to-let or commercial products

Fees & Charges

Arrangement Fee

Typically £995 — varies by product

Valuation Fee

Based on property value — usually £200–£1,200

Early Repayment Charge

Typically 3–5% during fixed-rate period

Overpayment Allowance

Up to 10% per year on most products

Mortgage Rates

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Application Process

Processing Time

2–4 weeks from application to offer

Online DIP

Yes — available online

Offer Valid For

6 months

Lending Criteria

Maximum LTV

85%

Self-Employed Welcome Contractors Welcome Adverse Credit Considered

Frequently Asked Questions

Can The Mortgage Lender help if I just started my business?
Yes, The Mortgage Lender considers day-one business owners for self-employed lending. Each application is manually underwritten so individual circumstances are taken into account.
Does The Mortgage Lender accept adverse credit?
Yes, The Mortgage Lender specialises in adverse credit cases with flexible criteria. Their manual underwriting approach means each application is assessed individually.
What makes The Mortgage Lender different from other specialist lenders?
The Mortgage Lender manually underwrites every application rather than using automated scoring. You get a named underwriter who understands your case.

How to Apply

Broker Only

The Mortgage Lender products are only available through mortgage brokers. Use our broker directory to find a broker with The Mortgage Lender on their lender panel.

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