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Kevin Dunks talks to us about four-person mortgages.
Can I get a mortgage with four people? Can a house be owned by four people?
Yes, you can, although not all lenders will accept four people on the mortgage. Most restrict it to two. Technically, there’s no limit to the number of people who can own a property, but mortgages typically have a limit of four people.
Can you get a mortgage with friends?
Yes, you can, and it’s a great way to get on the property ladder if you’re unable to buy alone.
How do mortgages with four or more applicants work?
Not all lenders that accept four people will use all four incomes, so good advice and knowledge can be necessary to achieve your goal. Using four incomes might be your main reason to do this, so you’ll need to find the right product.
Generally, a property is purchased in equal shares. However, if one party is putting in more to the property than the other, the splits can be different.
What deposit do we need? How much can we borrow with four people on a mortgage?
You need a minimum of 5% deposit to open up the lenders. Product options do improve if you can achieve a 10% or 15% deposit.
What documents do you need with four people on the same mortgage?
It’s the usual documents for each individual, so there will be four sets in total. But there are no differences in what’s required.
A classic ask from a lender is to see the latest three months’ pay slips for employed people. If you’re self-employed, the usual is two years of accounts. If one of the borrowers is retired and receives a pension, this is acceptable, but they’d be asked for proof.
Does it cost to add someone to a mortgage?
If you’re remortgaging, it doesn’t generally cost anything extra to add someone to the mortgage. However, the mortgage often needs to marry up with the property deeds, and adding someone to the deeds involves some costs.
It’s known as a transfer of equity, and solicitors or conveyancers are required. The charge for a transfer of equity is typically about £400 or £500. It is also possible that stamp duty charges could be incurred.
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Do you pay stamp duty when adding someone to a mortgage? Are there any other costs involved?
Yes, potentially, stamp duty is paid for the equity and the portion of the mortgage that’s being transferred. It’s down to individual circumstances, and it can be a little more complex than standard stamp duty. It’s best to chat with an expert about your individual circumstances to ascertain whether any stamp duty is payable.
What are the pros and cons of having four people on a mortgage?
You might have four people chipping into a deposit and providing their incomes towards the borrowing, which will get you a bigger mortgage. Occasionally, we see one person with a higher income, but another has a large deposit, so they balance each other out.
One of the disadvantages is that there’s less choice. Not all lenders accept more than two people on a mortgage. It can also be more complex if someone wants to come out of it.
For example, if you’re buying with friends and one of them meets someone, they may want to move on and buy a property with their partner. They’ll probably want to come off the mortgage, in which case the remaining parties will need to take it over. It’s a little bit more complex, with relationships to manage and more moving parts.
Which lenders offer mortgages to groups of four or more people? Are there many?
At the moment in February 2026 there’s Halifax, TSB, Metro, Family Building Society and more. Those lenders offer mortgages to groups of four.
How do I get a four-person mortgage or multi-applicant mortgage? How can a mortgage broker help here?
I’d advise meeting with a mortgage broker to explain your circumstances and objectives. With that information, we can then use our knowledge, skills and software to find the right lender and to basically deliver your goals.
Key Takeaways:
- While technically there is no limit to the number of people who can own a property, mortgages typically have a limit of four people. Not all lenders accept four people on a mortgage, as most restrict it to two.
- Having four applicants can lead to a bigger mortgage because four people are chipping in on the deposit and providing their incomes towards the borrowing. However, not all lenders who accept four people will use all four incomes when calculating the loan.
- You need a minimum of 5% deposit to open up the lenders. Product options improve if you can achieve a 10% or 15% deposit.
- A disadvantage is the fewer choices, as not all lenders accept more than two people on a mortgage. It can also be more complex to manage if someone wants to come out of the arrangement, requiring the remaining parties to take over the mortgage.
- It is advised to meet with a mortgage broker to find the right lender and product for your goals. As of February 2026, lenders that offer mortgages to groups of four include Halifax, TSB, Metro, and Family Building Society.
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What you need to know…
The actual amount you can borrow will depend on your credit commitments, your regular monthly outgoings and how each lender assesses your income.
Lender’s affordability checks can differ meaning that the amount you can borrow may change from lender to lender. That’s where the expertise of our personal advisers comes in and where our independent status benefits you.
The minimum deposit required is 5% of the property purchase price. Most lenders will allow the deposit to come from a gift and some lenders will even consider this being raised via a personal loan. There are government incentives to help boost your savings if you are a first time buyer. Depending on your circumstance you may either need to have a larger deposit or will perhaps want to put a larger deposit down, due to preferable interest rates.
Because we are independent mortgage brokers we will be able to secure you the best deal for your circumstance.
An Agreement in Principle, also known as a ‘Decision in Principle’ will be provided after affordability and credit checks have been approved. An Agreement in Principle is extremely useful to increase your confidence when viewing and offering on properties. Estate Agents will typically want to see an Agreement in Principle before presenting your offer to the seller. Our personal advisers can help you with this.
It’s a requirement of your mortgage to have buildings insurance. This covers the bricks and mortar of the property.
It’s also a good idea to take advice from your personal adviser on protecting you and your loved ones if something bad happens. For example: Life Cover, Critical Illness Cover and Income Protection.
Being accepted for a mortgage does depend on your circumstances. We are experts with all types of mortgages…. We specialise in obtaining mortgages for the self-employed, contractors, construction industry scheme (CIS) workers and those with historic adverse credit (as well as employed people of course). In all these situations we can frequently secure high street deals. Being independent and experts is a real benefit in these circumstances.
Your monthly payments will vary depending to your chosen mortgage term, choice of mortgage product, how much deposit you have and repayment type. It is best to chat with a personal independent adviser to find out exactly what interest rate and term you can secure to give an accurate monthly payment.
Most of the first time buyers we have helped secure a mortgage are paying less on their mortgage than they used to pay on rent. This does, however, depend on circumstances. The mortgage term chosen is a major factor which can be dictated by your age and intended retirement age. Of course, it is also worth noting you are paying back the mortgage and once it is repaid you won’t have any rent to pay.
There are costs associated with purchasing your first home. You will need to pay legal fees and other potential costs include a survey fee, stamp duty (which is a property land tax) and administration fees. There are First Time Buyer government incentives on savings and stamp duty that can help you with raising the monies for a deposit, costs and reducing stamp duty. Our personal advisers can give guidance within a free consultation.