Visa Mortgage Guide

Reviewed 2026-08-19

Hodge mortgage criteria for UK visa holders

Accepts foreign nationals

Yes

Max LTV without ILR

up to 95% LTV

Minimum time left on visa

Case-by-case

CriteriaVerdictDetail
Accepts foreign nationalsYes—

Accepts foreign nationals without ILR; under 12 months' UK residency considered case-by-case

Max LTV without ILRYes
  • up to 95% LTV

Reported June 2026 extension to 95% with 1 year's residency and no minimum income — confirm current position with the lender

Income requirement (foreign nationals)Yes—

No minimum income required (reported June 2026)

Visa types acceptedYes—
Minimum time left on visaCase-by-case—

Hodge doesn't publish a minimum time remaining on the visa — confirm with the lender

ILR (settled status) requiredNo—
Deposit from overseasYes—
Foreign income acceptedYes—
Builder gifted depositYes—
New-build max LTVYes
  • up to 90% LTV
Max LTV (standard)Yes
  • up to 95% LTV
  • Note: Above 90% LTV is purchase-only (no remortgage). Interest-only capped at 80%; debt consolidation capped at 90% repayment.

Source: lender intermediary criteria, every row verified on or since 2026-06-24 (most recent check 2026-08-19). 2 rows carry no verification date and are shown as published by the lender without a dated check. Criteria change frequently — always confirm current policy with the lender or a broker.

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