How do self-cert mortgages differ from standard mortgages?
Lying about income when applying for any kind of mortgage is a criminal offence, no matter what an adviser or broker might tell you. This subject has caused some controversy, and the Financial Services Authority has reviewed self-cert mortgages. The FSA examined controls that lenders have in place to prevent mortgage application fraud and found them to be appropriate. Furthermore, as well as the legal risks of lying, borrowers who take out a loan beyond their means are likely to find themselves financially overstretched.
