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Our application process
Obtain an European Standardised Information Sheet (ESIS)
You can submit a request for an ESIS by completing our request form. Please note an ESIS can also be easily acquired from all external mortgage sourcing platforms by using their product tools.
ESIS requestDecision in principle
Our registration process is simple and there is no need to pre-register. If you're sending us your first decision in principle, you can simply register at the same time and will find our registration form included on the first page. Upon receipt we will complete onboarding checks and once these have been completed successfully we will process your decision in principle in accordance with our SLA's. There are no login details required and once you have been onboarded, you will remain so unless you have not submitted any business within the last 12 month period, at which point you will be required to re-register. When you submit your request you'll need to provide your clients with a copy of our Privacy Notice which can be download from our Privacy Notice page.
Get a decision in principleSubmitting an application
Use our online application form to submit a full mortgage application. You can attach supporting documents in the additional information section. All information must be entered in a single sitting as you will not be able to save a part completed form. Once you click 'Finish' the system will automatically send the application direct to your client for signing. The submission process will not be complete until your clients have signed the form. A completed Direct Debit form must be posted to our Tipton head office. Your clients must be provided with a copy of our Privacy Notice available via our Privacy Notice page.
Submit an application
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Application submission guidelines
To reduce any delays in processing your application, can you please follow the following guidelines:
- Processing of an application and instruction of a valuation will not start until all applicable fees have been received.
- Payment of the applicable application fees, which may include a non-refundable booking fee, are payable on application.
- To ensure we can process the application effectively please forward all supporting documentation with your application. Failure to do so may result in delays in processing your application.
- Please ensure that copies of the original documents listed above are forwarded with your application. Where we request additional documentation to verify identity, each item of documentation must be certified original seen and signed by yourself.
- It is your responsibility to check our lending policy before submitting an application, as fees are not refundable. All applications must meet our standard lending criteria and we reserve the right to request additional information in order to finalise our lending decision.
- All nominated solicitors must be registered on our Panel, which is managed by LMS. You can check this on our Current Approved Solicitor Panel page by clicking here.
Mandatory supporting documents
We will need the following supporting documents when processing your mortgage application:
- Certified proof of identification for all applicants;
- Proof of income for all applicants (two months' payslips and most recent P60 or latest SA302's, 6 months income fed bank statements and corresponding Tax Year Overview's if your client is self-employed); and
- Last two months salary-fed bank statements.
- Additional documents (where applicable)
Please ensure your clients are made aware of our Mortgage Conditions before submitting your completed application form.
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