If you are an expat based overseas and are seeking a mortgage, it has proved more difficult to obtain a mortgage. New rules were introduced in 2014 and this made things trickier for potential borrowers whose income and expenditure had to be evidenced after this time. Following European rules introduced in 2016, individuals that are paid in a foreign currency now come under closer scrutiny during the mortgage application process. In addition, lenders operating within this sector need to conduct enhanced due diligence on each application which, in turn, means more detailed administration. This has caused some lenders to withdraw […]
