Running a limited company gives you control over how you pay yourself — but it can make mainstream mortgage lenders deeply uncomfortable. At P10 Financial Group, we understand the financial architecture of a director-managed business, and we know how to present your true earnings to lenders who will properly assess them.
Mortgages for company directors, also called company director mortgages, assess your full remuneration rather than salary alone. Specialist lenders and private banks can take account of dividends, retained profits and, for a sole or majority shareholder, net company profit, which mainstream lenders often leave out. P10 Financial Group calculates your borrowing capacity, matches you with suitable lenders, works with your accountant, and arranges residential, buy-to-let, large loan and remortgage borrowing for directors.
If you are a limited company director who has been told you cannot borrow as much as you need — or simply want to ensure you are getting the mortgage your income genuinely supports — P10 Financial Group can help.
Whether you pay yourself through a combination of salary and dividends, retain significant profits within the company, or operate across multiple directorships, we have the expertise and market access to secure a mortgage that reflects your real financial position — not just the number on a payslip.
Most mortgage lenders are built around a simple model: applicant has employer, employer pays salary, lender multiplies salary. For limited company directors, this model falls apart — and it falls apart in ways that can make your borrowing capacity look far smaller than it should be.
Common problems directors face with mainstream lenders:
Income assessed solely on salary, ignoring substantial dividend income
Retained profits within the company not counted as accessible income
Two or three years of filed accounts required, penalising newer businesses
Recent growth in profitability ignored in favour of averaged historic figures
Complex remuneration structures flagged as a risk rather than understood as tax efficiency
Directors with low salary and high dividends offered borrowing well below their means
Multiple directorships or shareholdings creating confusion for automated underwriting
Business loan guarantees or director's loans miscategorised as personal liabilities
Company retained cash or investments not factored into affordability
The result is that many company directors — highly profitable individuals with strong balance sheets — find themselves receiving mortgage offers that bear no relation to their actual financial strength. P10 Financial Group exists to fix that.
The key to securing the right mortgage as a limited company director is working with lenders who understand — and will accept — the full range of director income sources. P10 Financial Group accesses specialist lenders and private banks who assess director remuneration in its entirety.
| Income Type | How We Present It to Lenders |
|---|---|
| Director's Salary | The base PAYE salary drawn from the company, assessed in full. |
| Dividend Income | Dividends paid from company profits — a core component of director remuneration that specialist lenders assess in full alongside salary. |
| Retained Profits | Unextracted profits sitting within the company can be evidenced as accessible income by specialist lenders, significantly increasing your borrowing capacity. |
| Net Profit (Sole Director) | Where you are the sole or majority shareholder-director, net company profit — not just what you have drawn — can be used as the basis of assessment. |
| Multiple Directorships | Income from multiple company directorships can be combined, provided shareholding and trading history can be evidenced. |
| Investment & Rental Income | Income from personal or business property investments, portfolio holdings, or other investment vehicles used to supplement director remuneration. |
| Bonuses & One-Off Distributions | Exceptional dividends or one-off profit distributions assessed on a case-by-case basis with appropriate lender context. |
P10 Financial Group arranges a full range of mortgage products for limited company directors and owner-managed business clients:
| Service | What We Arrange |
|---|---|
| Residential Purchase | Main residence mortgages for directors buying their home — assessed on total remuneration, not salary alone. |
| Remortgage & Product Transfer | Remortgaging for directors looking to release equity, restructure borrowing, or move to a more competitive rate. |
| Buy-to-Let | Investment property mortgages for directors building a property portfolio, including limited company BTL structures. |
| Ltd Company BTL | Mortgages held within a limited company — an increasingly popular structure for tax efficiency, which we arrange directly. |
| Bridging Finance | Short-term bridging for time-sensitive acquisitions, property chains, or pre-remortgage funding. |
| Large Loan / Jumbo | High-value residential mortgages for directors purchasing prime or substantial properties, arranged through private bank partners. |
| Portfolio Mortgages | Consolidated financing for directors who own multiple properties — assessed holistically rather than property by property. |
| Commercial Property | Business premises and commercial investment property mortgages for owner-managed businesses. |
Director-Focused Initial Consultation
We begin by understanding your business: how long it has been trading, how you structure your remuneration, your current profitability, and your plans for the future. Unlike a generic mortgage broker, we ask the questions that actually matter for a director's application.
Full Income Analysis
Before approaching any lender, we calculate your true borrowing capacity — using salary, dividends, retained profits, and any supplementary income. We work with your accountant if needed to ensure your financial documentation accurately reflects your position.
Whole-of-Market Lender Matching
We match your profile to the right lenders from across our network — including high street banks experienced with directors, specialist self-employed lenders, and private banks capable of bespoke underwriting. We know which lenders will assess retained profits, which will use net profit, and which offer the most favourable terms for your structure.
Application Structuring and Presentation
We prepare your case professionally — packaging your accounts, SA302s, tax year overviews, and any supplementary evidence in the most compelling way. A well-presented application can be the difference between an offer and a decline.
Negotiation and Completion
We negotiate terms directly with the lender on your behalf and manage the process through to completion, coordinating with your solicitor, accountant, and any other advisors involved in the transaction.
Not all mortgage advisors are equipped to handle director applications properly. Here is what sets P10 Financial Group apart:
| Standard Mortgage Broker | P10 Financial Group |
|---|---|
| Assesses salary only or salary + dividends from last 2 years | Assesses total director remuneration including retained profits and net profit where appropriate |
| Uses automated lender panels — the same 20–30 lenders for all clients | Whole-of-market access including private banks and lenders not available on panels |
| Averages the last two years of income, penalising growing businesses | Can present most recent year where business has demonstrably improved |
| Treats complex remuneration as a risk factor | Understands and explains tax-efficient remuneration structures to lenders |
| Limited knowledge of company accounts or director liability structures | Experienced in interpreting management accounts, director's loans, and company liabilities |
| May decline cases they cannot fit into standard criteria | Escalates complex cases to specialist underwriters and private bank credit teams |
Specialist experience with limited company director and owner-managed business mortgage applications
Whole-of-market access — including lenders who assess retained profits and net company income
Direct relationships with private bank credit teams for large or complex loan requirements
Deep understanding of company accounts, director remuneration, and tax-efficient pay structures
Dedicated senior advisor for every case — no handoffs, no call centres
Collaborative approach — we work alongside your accountant and solicitor
Proven track record across a wide range of industries and business sizes
FCA-regulated, independent advice with no lender ties
Absolute confidentiality — your business and personal financial details are handled with discretion
Contact us to arrange a confidential, no-obligation consultation with one of our specialist advisors.
