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NHS & Key Worker
Mortgages

The mortgage experts who understand
how you really get paid

Enhancements, overtime, locum shifts, shift allowances, we know your payslip inside out, and we know exactly which lenders will give you the most for it.

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Mortgages built around NHS pay structures

Your payslip looks different to most. Enhancements, AFC payments, bank shifts, many lenders don't know what to do with them. We do.

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Nurses & Midwives

Night duty enhancements, weekend pay, and bank nursing income are real earnings. We match you with lenders who count every penny of your income.

Night/weekend ENH Bank nursing Agenda for Change
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Doctors & Consultants

Newly qualified, locum, or senior, we access professional mortgage products offering higher income multiples that reflect your career trajectory, not just today's payslip.

Locum income accepted Higher multiples Private practice
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Allied Health Professionals

Physiotherapists, radiographers, paramedics, pharmacists, mixed NHS and private work is our speciality. We maximise your borrowing power whatever your mix.

Mixed contracts Short-term contracts Self-employed
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NHS Admin & Support Staff

Whether you're in admin, HR, IT, portering, or catering, if the NHS appears on your payslip, you deserve specialist advice. We've helped clients at all NHS bands.

All NHS bands Overtime counted First-time buyers

How much could NHS staff borrow? (Example estimates)

Band 2–3
~£81k–£108k
Band 4–5
~£120k–£160k
Band 6–7
~£180k–£240k
Band 8+
£280k–£400k+

Based on typical 4.5×–5× income multiples. Your actual amount depends on deposit, credit history, and outgoings. Speak to Elaine for a personalised figure.

Mortgages built around NHS pay structures

Your payslip looks different to most. We understand it.

Mortgages for everyone

Want a personalised result before you speak to anyone? Take our free NHS and frontline worker Mortgage Readiness Quiz. Your result arrives instantly.
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If you are looking for a hassel free process with your mortgage, I would highly recommend you use Penguin Mortgages. Elaine made things simple by dealing with the application and getting me the best deal for my need. 5-star.

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26 May 2025

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Excellent and seamless experience with Elaine. She is very professional and supportive, tons of communication and support is present from her end. She has explained me every bit of the process and managed everything for me. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to get a mortgage.

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23 January 2025

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Fabulous Experience

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Elaine made my mortgage experience a truly seamless one. Her expertise and guidance made the entire process incredibly smooth. She was always available to answer questions (even via WhatsApp). I felt supported and informed every step of the way. I highly recommend Penguin Mortgages.

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11 January 2025

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Highly Recommended

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Elaine was incredibly helpful and patient throughout our journey as first-time homebuyers. She made the mortgage process seamless by addressing our numerous questions with professionalism and clarity. Her consistent updates and prompt responses kept us informed every step of the way. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend Elaine for her outstanding service!

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24 December 2024

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I could not recommend Elaine enough

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I could not recommend Elaine at Penguin mortgages enough. Elaine has been fantastic throughout and worked thoroughly through all options available to me.

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5 December 2024


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