⚡ Quick Answer
Yes, you can get a mortgage after an IVA. Find out how long you need to wait, which lenders accept IVA, and how to improve your chances. Use our mortgage calculator to estimate your payments, and see our full mortgage hub for all guides.
How to Get Started
The first step is always to check your credit score for free and understand your current financial position. Then use our mortgage calculator to estimate what you could borrow.
Trusted Resources
For official UK government guidance, visit GOV.UK property buying guide ↗. For free independent advice, see MoneyHelper ↗ or Citizens Advice ↗.
Quick Links
External Resources
- FCA — Official Mortgage Consumer Guide ↗
- MoneySavingExpert Mortgage Guide ↗
- Which? Mortgages & Property ↗
- MoneyHelper — Buying a Home ↗
Frequently Asked Questions
- Start remortgage shopping 6 months before your fix ends — you can lock now and switch if rates fall
- Loan-to-value bands (95/90/85/80/75%) drive pricing — a small extra deposit can cross a cheaper band
- Whole-of-market brokers see deals comparison sites never list, especially for non-standard income
Beyond the Basics
Product fees deserve as much attention as rates. A £999 arrangement fee on a lower rate beats a fee-free deal only on larger loans — roughly £150,000+ for typical gaps. Run both totals over the fixed period before deciding.
The single biggest lever on price is loan-to-value. Lenders price in bands — 95%, 90%, 85%, 80%, 75% — and crossing a band boundary can cut your rate by 0.3–0.6 percentage points. Ask your broker to model both sides of the nearest band: on a £200,000 loan that's £2,000–£5,000 over a fix.
The remortgage window is a free option too few people use. Most lenders let you secure a new rate up to 6 months before your current deal ends — if rates rise you're protected, and many lenders let you switch to a cheaper deal before it starts.
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