Buying before you've started fostering as income?

Many lenders don't know how to treat fostering allowances as income. We work with specialists who do. Whether you foster with a local authority or an independent agency, we can find a lender who will include your fostering income in affordability and give you access to the mortgage you deserve.

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Foster Carer Mortgage Options
Using fostering income
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Fostering allowances are a legitimate and reliable source of income, but most high street lenders don't recognise them. We work with lenders who will include your LA or independent agency fostering payments in your affordability assessment, helping you access more of the market.

Remortgaging as a foster carer
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Already a homeowner and looking to remortgage? Whether you want to release equity, switch to a better rate, or move to a new property, we work with lenders who will treat your fostering income fairly and won't ask you to justify it as a secondary or informal source.

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Mortgages into retirement
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Many high street lenders won't lend beyond age 70, but specialist lenders will look further. They will also consider pension income in later life planning. Whether you are an experienced carer approaching retirement or just starting out, we can find the right option for your circumstances.

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Moving to a better deal
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When your fixed rate ends, we search the whole market to find you the best remortgage deal. Most lenders offer free valuations and free legal fees through their appointed solicitor for standard remortgages.

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Schemes that can help you buy
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Alongside foster carer mortgage products, these government schemes may also help you get on the property ladder sooner or with a smaller deposit.

Shared Ownership

Buy 25–75% of a property and pay rent on the rest. Increase your share over time as your income grows.

Right to Buy

Council tenants can purchase their home at a discount — which can act as your deposit.

First Homes Scheme

New-build homes sold to local first-time buyers at a minimum 30% discount, preserved on resale.

Bad Credit Options

CCJs, defaults, IVAs — specialist lenders consider all of these. Don't assume you can't apply.

Key worker receiving whole-of-market mortgage advice
How do lenders assess fostering income for a mortgage?
What deposit do I need as a foster carer?
Will fostered children be counted as dependants and reduce my borrowing?
Will my mortgage interest rate be higher because I am a foster carer?
Can I remortgage or get a buy-to-let mortgage as a foster carer?
Why should foster carers use a fee-free mortgage broker?

For official GOV.UK guidance on fostering:

Foster Children and Young People — GOV.UK

Related mortgage advice:

Mortgages for Social Workers
Key Worker Mortgages