6 Mortgage Myths That Could Stop You Buying a Home

Think maternity leave, a poor credit history, being self-employed or working on a zero-hour contract means you can’t get a mortgage?

Think again.

In this solo episode of Let’s Buy a Home, Dan Knott breaks down some of the most common mortgage myths that could be stopping people from even exploring their options.

We discuss:

- Maternity leave: can you still get a mortgage while onmaternity leave?

- Credit history: does having a poor credit history automatically mean you’ll be declined?

- Business owners: how lenders actually assess your income.

- Zero-hour contracts: can you get a mortgage without aguaranteed income?

- When to speak to a mortgage adviser: why waiting until you’ve found your dream home could be a mistake.

The biggest takeaway? Mortgage lending isn’t always as black and white as you might think.

Before you rule yourself out, understand what’s actually possible.
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