
Help with difficult loan applications
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Difficult loan applications
Have a look at this – it may spark some ideas.
Requests for larger “not the norm” loans are on the increase so I thought a few brief case studies might be helpful to you.
If any of the following ring any bells with you, there may be a loan opportunity we can assist with so give Promise a call.
- Clients had totally gutted their property and run out of cash to finish the job. There was no kitchen or bathroom and they had not moved back in. it seemed that a bridging loan was the best followed by a conventional secured loan or remortgage when the work was completed.
We arranged a £100K loan secured on this property at a low rate with half the money advanced at the outset and the remainder once the property was mortgagable, even though the client had not moved back in. This saved the client nearly £5K in costs associated with a temporary bridging loan and gave him confidence in his exit.
Business Purpose & Urgent Tax Liabilities
- This client was self-employed and needed £175K for business purposes. His business was only 2 years old so the accounts were not up to scratch for a conventional lender. He didn’t want a bridging loan as he needed surety of the loan term and couldn’t guarantee repaying or remortgaging in the near future due to some adverse credit. He also didn’t want to roll up interest payments into the deal and end up paying more. The problem was he couldn’t prove affordability and the credit file was not great.
We offered a business loan secured on his home for the full amount over a 10 year term based on his business plans and forecasts. - £70K was needed to pay a tax bill urgently. Client owned a BTL outright but there was no tenant in place and the property needed refurbishment before a new tenant would go in. Our client has some adverse credit and a conventional BTL mortgage was not an option so there was no suitable exit for a bridging loan.
We offered an £85K first charge term mortgage secured on the BTL with no interest payments for 4 months reverting to capital and repayment once the tenants had moved in. This was on a 25 year interest only basis keeping the payments low and giving our client time to repair his credit file and later remortgage at better rates.
Adverse Credit & Debt Restructuring Solutions
- Our clients required borrowings were below 65% LTV and he wanted to pay off a bankruptcy order which had recently been registered.
We arranged a £50K loan to clear the bankruptcy in full. - These borrowers had joint credit of £82K, all of which had fallen into arrears. They did not have the equity to pay it all off. They did not have the income to maintain the repayments. There were no mortgage products available due to poor credit and defaults. Debt Management or an IVA was beckoning.
We put all of the credit on to our temporary debt management plan and negotiated reduced settlements with the creditors. We then arranged a secured loan for £46K which paid off all the unsecured credit and gave them affordable payments. Because the credit had been cleared, these clients could start rebuilding a clean credit file immediately whereas a debt management plan would have kept them in arrears for years. - Matrimonial buyouts with adverse, affordability issues.We get loads of these on a second charge or first charge BTL basis – they can take a while due to the potential disputes with the parties but we will nurse them along for you.
There are many other examples and we are happy to also look at more simple and straight forward cases.
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Whole-of-Market Guidance for Difficult Loan Applications
Securing competitive terms on difficult loan applications requires expert underwriting knowledge. In addition, our specialist broker team works directly with over 90 specialist lenders across the UK.
Consequently, reviewing your difficult loan applications options with an FCA-authorised specialist credit broker ensures whole-of-market access while avoiding unnecessary fees and delays.
Specialist Underwriting & Whole-of-Market Access
Because specialist lending facilities require bespoke underwriting, comparing lenders across the UK is essential. Explore our complete guide to Specialist Lending Desk to understand how different lending criteria apply to your requirements.
Promise Money is an independent credit broker authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 681423). Our experienced team reviews your specific circumstances to secure optimal terms across 90+ UK lenders.
Key Takeaways: Difficult Loan Applications Checklist
Additionally, property valuations can often be expedited using automated models, significantly reducing upfront costs and surveyor delays.
Furthermore, specialist secured loan lenders assess affordability using total household income and realistic expenditure assessments.
Consequently, homeowners can secure substantial borrowing amounts even with historic credit blips or non-standard employment income.
Therefore, working with Promise Money ensures you compare optimal rates and terms across 90+ UK specialist lenders.
Specifically, flexible repayment options—including fixed, variable, and interest-only structures—can be tailored to your monthly budget.
Moreover, your existing low-rate primary mortgage remains 100% untouched, avoiding early repayment charges.
In addition, loan proceeds can be used for home improvements, debt consolidation, tax bills, or major personal investments.
Crucially, borrowers facing adverse credit, defaults, or past CCJs can secure competitive homeowner loan terms through our panel.
In practice, our dedicated loan advisers manage the entire application from initial quote through to fund release.
Above all, borrowing against your home equity typically offers lower monthly repayments than short-term unsecured credit.
As a result, homeowners retain complete financial control and enjoy clearer, more manageable single monthly commitments.
After all, independent whole-of-market advice ensures you never pay unnecessary broker fees or inflated interest rates.
Meanwhile, loans from £10,000 to £2,500,000 are available over flexible terms ranging from 3 to 30 years.
Indeed, rapid decision turnaround gives you the confidence to plan major financial commitments without unnecessary waiting.
Finally, clear illustrations provide total transparency regarding interest rates, lender fees, and total repayable amounts.
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Steve Walker
Managing Director – 40 years of experience
Founding chairman of the Corporation of Finance Brokers. Specialist in UK residential mortgages, secured loans, and regulated bridging.

Simon Carr
Commercial Director – Proptech
Specialist in complex mortgages, commercial underwriting, and developer finance. Architect of Promise Money’s automated lending tools.

