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Compare today's best-buy HMO mortgages by deposit size, then talk to our advisers about licensing, multi-let rental income, and specialist lender criteria.

Mortgages for HMO Purchase

Buying a house in multiple occupation (HMO) can deliver significantly higher rental yields than a standard single-let, but HMO mortgages are assessed against specialist criteria. Lenders look at the property's licensing status, room-by-room rental income, and your track record as an HMO landlord, not just a simple valuation.

Our advisers compare HMO buy-to-let products across specialist lenders who understand multi-let properties, stress-testing rental coverage, navigating licensing requirements, and handling the application so the finance doesn't hold up your purchase.

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HMO Purchase Mortgages

HMO lenders typically require a larger deposit than standard buy-to-let, usually 25% or more, and the deposit you can put down directly affects which specialist lenders will consider you and the rates on offer. Use the tabs below to compare today's lowest true-cost HMO purchase deals across different deposit sizes.

These tables show illustrative best-buy deals for a typical HMO purchase. Your own rate and options depend on your circumstances. Speak to an adviser for a personalised comparison.


Explore our HMO purchase resources

From licensing and planning requirements to room-by-room rental assessment and portfolio experience criteria, we've pulled together everything you need to understand HMO finance in one place.


How our HMO mortgage service works

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Mortgage Match

We search across more than 100 lenders — including exclusive deals only available through specialist brokers — to find the right mortgage for you.

Meet your Expert

We pair you with your dedicated mortgage adviser. They'll manage everything from start to finish while you track progress anytime in your personal customer portal. No chasing, no messy paperwork.


HMO lenders we work with

As an independent broker we search deals from a wide panel of specialist HMO and buy-to-let lenders, not just one. That means more options for your HMO purchase, including lenders who'll consider licensed and licensable properties, multi-let room-by-room valuations, and experienced portfolio landlords.


HMO Buy-to-Let Guides

HMO buy-to-let refurbishment mortgages: a guide to funding conversion works

A specialist guide to HMO refurbishment mortgages for buy-to-let investors—what they're for, how the funding works, who they suit, and how the application is assessed step by step.

Fixed or tracker HMO buy-to-let mortgage: a guide to choosing what fits your plan

A practical comparison of fixed-rate and tracker-rate HMO mortgages for buy-to-let landlords, covering how each works, the risks and trade-offs, and how to match the mortgage type to your investment plan.

Changing a standard buy-to-let to an HMO buy-to-let mortgage: a practical guide

A mortgage-focused guide to converting an existing Buy to Let into an HMO mortgage, including the staged finance approach, lender requirements, HMO licensing, valuations and practical timing considerations.

HMO buy-to-let landlord insurance: a guide to cover, exclusions and compliance

A specialist guide to HMO landlord insurance, covering what it is, what it typically includes, common exclusions, how insurers assess risk, and the compliance factors that can affect cover.

How HMO buy-to-let mortgages work: a complete guide for landlords

A complete, evergreen guide to HMO buy-to-let mortgages: what an HMO is, how HMO finance differs from standard buy-to-let, what lenders check (licensing, fire safety, room sizes, stress tests, deposit and LTV), ownership and tenancy structures, the application process, and practical planning for 3–5 room HMOs.

HMO buy-to-let mortgages in 2026: a guide to what landlords must know

A landlord-focused guide to the buy-to-let mortgage landscape in 2026, covering lender criteria, interest coverage stress testing, deposits and loan-to-value, HMO considerations, limited-company structures, and practical planning points for portfolio landlords.

A Northern Ireland guide to HMO buy-to-let mortgages and LTD company structures

A Northern Ireland-focused guide to buy-to-let mortgage options for landlords, including lending considerations for LTD/SPV structures and HMO properties.

A landlord's guide to HMO buy-to-let licence costs, common issues and saving money

A practical guide to HMO licence costs, common compliance issues and saving money for UK buy-to-let landlords — covering typical council fees, renewals, discounts, hidden compliance costs, the most common licence issues that drive up costs, how to save money by staying compliant, penalties, and a budgeting framework.

Discount-rate HMO buy-to-let mortgages: a guide to what happens when the deal ends

A practical, educational guide to discount rate HMO mortgages—how the discount works, what happens when it ends, how SVR tracking affects repayments, and when this rate type can fit an HMO investment strategy.


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We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (No. 919921). The FCA does not regulate most Buy to Let mortgages.

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