Securing a Mortgage for a Professional Athlete
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Our client was a professional athlete competing at an elite level, receiving national funding and additional income through sponsorships and a limited company.
Although financially stable, her income structure was far from “standard.” Like many athletes, her earnings came from:
She already owned a property but was looking to move and needed clarity on what was realistically affordable.
Despite having a strong financial position, the client had previously hit a brick wall.
High street lenders had declined her simply because:
👉 In short: a solid financial profile on paper – but misunderstood by lenders.
She came to us unsure whether:
We took a completely different approach.
Instead of relying on generic affordability calculators, we:
We also provided:
Most importantly, we gave her confidence and clarity – something she hadn’t had from previous enquiries.
✔️ Mortgage options identified with specialist lenders
✔️ Borrowing potential confirmed up to £150,000
✔️ Clear path to purchase a £200k+ property
✔️ Monthly payments aligned with her lifestyle and income stability
✔️ No upfront fees until a property was secured
Instead of uncertainty, she now had:
This case highlights exactly where most lenders – and many brokers – get it wrong.
🚫 They see “non – standard income”
✅ We see lendable opportunity
We understand:
And we know which lenders will say yes when others say no.
👉 If your income doesn’t fit the “normal” box, you don’t need a different situation – you need a broker who understands it.
Book a call with one of our team to talk about your requirements.
