Healthcare Professionals

Mortgages for medical professionals

Doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare workers often earn more than standard affordability calculators suggest. We know which lenders offer enhanced borrowing for NHS and private medical professionals, and how to present complex medical income correctly.

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Enhanced borrowing

Locum income

Why healthcare professionals need specialist advice

Medical income is rarely straightforward. Between basic salary, pay enhancements, unsocial hours, on-call payments, overtime and private practice earnings, no two professionals are paid the same way. Standard online calculators miss most of this additional income, giving you an artificially low borrowing figure.

Certain lenders actively want to lend to healthcare professionals and offer enhanced income multiples (up to 5.5 times) because of the job security and career progression that comes with medical roles. We know who they are and how to maximise what they will lend you.

Who we help

Doctors and consultants

From foundation year trainees to senior consultants, we understand NHS pay progression and can include pay enhancements, on-call payments and clinical excellence awards in your income. Some lenders offer up to 5.5x income for qualified doctors.

Dentists and dental practice owners

Whether you are an associate dentist earning a percentage of fees or a practice principal with business profits, we know how each lender assesses dental income. UDA-based earnings, private fee income and practice drawings are all handled differently.

Nurses and allied health

Band 5 to Band 8 nursing staff, physiotherapists, radiographers, pharmacists and paramedics. We include your basic pay, unsocial hours payments and any overtime that is contractual or can be evidenced over 3 months.

Locum and agency workers

If you work as a locum doctor, nurse or other agency professional, your income can look complex on paper. We know which lenders accept locum income and how many months of booking history they need to see.

Income we can include

Basic NHS salary
Pay enhancements and unsocial hours
On-call and overtime (contractual or evidenced)
Clinical excellence awards
Private practice earnings
Locum and agency income

Starting your career?

If you are in your foundation years or early in your training, some lenders may consider a confirmed future salary or pay rise evidenced by a contract or employer letter, subject to their timing and eligibility rules. This can make a significant difference to how much you can borrow for your first home.

Common questions

Do I get better rates?

Not automatically. Enhanced income multiples may let you borrow more, but a larger loan on the same property increases loan-to-value. Rates depend on the lender, product, deposit and your circumstances.

Can I use overtime?

Yes, if your overtime is contractual or can be evidenced through 3 to 6 months of payslips, most lenders will include it. This applies to night shifts, weekend supplements and on-call payments.

What about student debt?

NHS student loan repayments are treated differently by different lenders. Ongoing repayments are normally included in affordability checks; any exception must meet the lender's criteria. We know which approach each lender takes.

I am a locum, can I get a mortgage?

Yes, subject to lender criteria. The employment history and income evidence required depend on your locum arrangement and the lender. Some lenders average recent earnings or annualise a contract rate. We match you with the right lender.

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