How Much Can High Earners Actually Borrow? The 6.5x Income Multiple Shift
Two lenders capped a couple on £150,000 at about £825,000. A third said £975,000, same week, same income. The difference was the income multiple, not the rate. Working out which lender to stand in front of is the inconvenient part, and that is the part we take off your plate.
Limited Company Buy-to-Let Mortgages 2026: What Changed and What Hasn't
Around 75 to 80 percent of new UK buy-to-let purchases are now completed through a limited company. What changed in 2026, how the rental stress test works inside an SPV, when forming one makes sense, and the questions every landlord should ask before they do.
Renters' Rights Act fines: what limited company landlords need to do before 31 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act has been in force for three weeks. The 31 May 2026 Information Sheet deadline is now 14 days away and the penalty is up to £7,000 per property. This post is what limited company landlords need to do for compliance and what changes inside lender criteria ahead of the next remortgage.
What Counts Towards Your Mortgage When You're a Company Director
Most lenders assess a company director's mortgage on salary alone. This post explains what actually counts: dividends, retained profit, and why a specialist lender can reach a completely different borrowing figure from the same set of accounts.
How Making Tax Digital Quietly Changed Your Mortgage Borrowing Power
Making Tax Digital launched on 6 April 2026 for the self-employed earning above £50k. Here's how it quietly affects your mortgage borrowing power, and what to ask your accountant before
I own my home outright. Can I remortgage?
8.5 million UK homes are owned outright. The owners asking "can I remortgage?" right now are not panicking about rates. They lived through 14 percent. Here's what they actually want the cash for, and which lenders handle this case cleanly.
Why Your Mortgage Rate Went Up When the Base Rate Didn't
A Year in Review - What Clients Have Told Us
Over the past year, we’ve worked with clients across a wide range of circumstances. Rather than talking about what we do, we’ve taken a look at what clients have told us about their experience, from clarity and communication to confidence in the advice provided.
We Can Do Better: Changing How Mortgage Advice Feels
Mortgage advice doesn’t need to be complicated or slow. Here’s how we’re improving the experience for clients who expect better.
AI in Mortgages: Smart Progress or a Step Too Far?
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how mortgage advice is delivered — but progress isn’t about replacing people with algorithms. It’s about removing the friction that wastes clients’ time. At CiK Finance, we use technology to simplify, not to sell. Real progress means faster processes, clearer communication, and advice that still comes from a human who understands your goals.
Buy-to-Let in 2025: Stress-Test Your Plan
A practical guide for landlords to stress-test their buy-to-let plan in 2025. We cover ICR, costs, cash buffers, and portfolio admin — plus the five levers you can actually control. The goal: help you spot risks early and avoid costly mistakes.
Remortgage Calm: A 6–9 Month Plan That Puts Your Life First
Remortgaging doesn’t need guesswork or last-minute stress. This guide shows time-poor directors, contractors and partners how to start 6–9 months early, anchor decisions to life first, compare on total cost (not just the headline rate), design flexibility with overpayments/offset/portability, and package a clear, underwriter-ready file. It also covers transfer vs remortgage, free vs paid legals, and a proportionate protection review. General information, not personal advice.
A Calm, Smarter Way to Choose Your Mortgage
Convenience Without Compromise: A Smarter Mortgage Process for Time‑Poor High Earners
Think You're Mortgage-Ready? These 5 Mistakes Say Otherwise
Why Getting a Mortgage in Northamptonshire Shouldn’t Feel Like a Full-Time Job
Looking for smarter mortgage advice in Northamptonshire? Discover how CIK Finance helps busy professionals and business owners save time — and get the right advice.

