Visa Mortgage Guide

Reviewed 2026-07-13

Hodge visa & foreign national mortgage criteria

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

Source: lender intermediary criteria, last verified 2026-07-11. Criteria change frequently — always confirm current policy with the lender or a broker.

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