13 Aug 2026
April Mortgages offers 7 times income mortgage
April Mortgages - only accessed via a mortgage broker - offers first-time buyers, renters, and home-movers the option to borrow up to 7 times their income on its longer-term mortgages.
The product, which launched last year, was designed for those facing affordability challenges.
The higher income multiples will be available to first-time buyers, home-movers, employed and self-employed borrowers on 5- to 15-year fixed rates.
They currently offer:
- Up to 7x income
- 0% deposit option
- Available to first-time buyers, home movers and renters
- No early repayment charges when moving home in the future
- Unlimited overpayments allowed
- Rate reduction during the fixed term if the loan to value reduces
April Mortgages is FCA authorised and regulated and operates exclusively through mortgage intermediaries.
To see if you are eligible or find out more about this product, contact us on 01628 507477.
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