Bonus and variable income

Buy-to-let policy

The following information relates to our treatment of income for top slicing.

We accept 100% of contractually guaranteed income from a customer’s primary employment. For example, a contractual car allowance, large city weighting or permanent shift allowance.

We accept 60% of variable income that’s regular and reliable. For example, bonus, commission or overtime.

Variable pay frequency	Income used
Monthly or more regular	60% of the lowest of the last 2 months If the year to date figure is lower, we’ll use 60% of the variable pay showing in the YTD.
Annual, Half-yearly, Quarterly	60% of the most recent year If the total variable pay is more than basic pay, we use 60% of the 2 year average, or more recent if lower.

Exceptionally, we may be able to use up to 75% of variable income where a 3 year track record of stability is held (2 years if monthly or more regular). This must be agreed with us before applying.

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