Visa Mortgage Guide

Reviewed 2026-07-13

Pepper visa & foreign national mortgage criteria

Accepts foreign nationals

Case-by-case

Max LTV without ILR

No

Minimum time left on visa

12 months

CriteriaVerdictDetail
Accepts foreign nationalsCase-by-case

At least one applicant MUST hold indefinite leave to remain — Pepper does not lend to a sole applicant without ILR. Visa-holder income accepted alongside an ILR applicant.

Max LTV without ILRNo

Not available without an ILR-holding applicant on the mortgage

Income requirement (foreign nationals)Not published
Visa types acceptedYes
Minimum time left on visaYes
  • 12 months left required
ILR (settled status) requiredYes

Required for at least one applicant

Deposit from overseasCase-by-case
Foreign income acceptedNo
Builder gifted depositYes
  • Max pct: 5
New-build max LTVYes
Max LTV (standard)Yes
  • up to 85% 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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