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Specialist Mortgage Broker in London
Kite Mortgages is a specialist broker for City professionals — lawyers, investment bankers, private equity and hedge fund professionals, traders, and senior tech leaders. Based in Islington, working across London. We structure mortgages around complex income that standard brokers find difficult.
A B O U T K I T E M O R T G A G E SNot a Generalist Broker
Most London mortgage brokers are generalists — they handle everything from first-time buyer flats to buy-to-let portfolios. We don't. Kite works exclusively with City professionals whose income doesn't fit standard models. Bonuses, RSUs, carried interest, partnership drawings, foreign currency — this is what we do, every day.
That focus means we know which lenders treat your income properly, which ones won't, and how to structure an application so you're assessed at your strongest. You'll work directly with one of two experienced advisers — not a call centre, not a junior, not someone learning on your case.
David Walsh
Director & Mortgage Broker
Founder of Kite Mortgages. Specialist in complex income structures for City professionals. Advises on mortgage strategy for high earners with partnership income, bonus-heavy pay, equity compensation, and foreign currency earnings.
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Simon Hart
Mortgage & Protection Adviser
Mortgage adviser at Kite Mortgages. Specialises in high-value purchases and remortgages for City professionals. Works with clients navigating complex income structures including variable pay, carried interest, and multi-currency earnings.
View profile →W H O W E H E L PFind Your Profession
We work with six types of professional. Each has its own income structures, lender challenges, and documentation requirements. If you're unsure whether your situation fits, get in touch — we'll tell you honestly.
Lawyers & Law Firm Partners
LLP structures, variable profit share, partnership drawings, and the transition from salaried associate to equity partner — each changes how lenders assess you.
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Investment Banking Professionals
Bonus-heavy pay, deferred compensation, and sign-on packages. How lenders treat your total comp varies significantly — the right one makes a material difference.
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Private Equity Professionals
Carried interest, co-invest returns, and partnership structures that most mainstream lenders won’t touch. Knowing which ones will — and how — is what we do.
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Hedge Fund Professionals
Performance-linked bonuses, year-on-year variability, and fund-specific structures. Income that looks different every year needs a lender who won’t penalise the volatility.
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Trading & Investment Professionals
Base salary is often a fraction of total pay. Risk-based bonuses and market-linked compensation need careful positioning to maximise what lenders will use.
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Tech & Product Leaders
RSUs, stock options, and equity compensation that most high street lenders don’t know how to assess. Whether it’s vested, unvested, or recently cashed changes everything.
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W H Y K I T E M O R T G A G E SWhat Makes Us Different
Specialist in Complex Income
Bonuses, RSUs, carried interest, partnership drawings, foreign currency income — assessed properly, not shoe-horned into standard affordability models.
Direct Access to Your Adviser
You’ll have David’s or Simon’s mobile number. Same-day responses, video calls, and proactive updates throughout. No chasing required.
Based in London, Working Across London
Our Islington office is convenient for face-to-face meetings. We also meet clients in the City, Canary Wharf, and the West End — or by video call.
Built for Speed
Decision in Principle within 24 hours of receiving your documents. We manage the lender, chase solicitors, and keep your agent informed — you never have to ask for an update.
C L I E N T R E V I E W S
What our clients say
★★★★★
“Kite Mortgages were brilliant from start to finish. With most of my income being bonus-based, David knew exactly which lenders would treat it properly and secured a great deal on a tight timeline.”
Thomas Forrow
Managing Director, Jefferies
★★★★★
“As a partner in a law firm, it was important to have someone who understands the intricacies of our income. David understood the structure and secured a competitive rate in good time.”
Margot Berry
Corporate M&A Partner, White & Case LLP
★★★★★
“During a difficult purchase, David was everything we needed from a mortgage broker. Clear advice, fast responses, and he guided us through the entire process without a single issue.”
Michael Lubacz
Director of Product & Marketing
★★★★★
“I highly recommend David and his team. As a General Counsel, in the process of selling one property while re-mortgaging another, while also starting a family and renovating a home, it was important to have an adviser who would consider the best structure for our family. Dave was that person.”
Tess Bridgman
General Counsel & Company Secretary, Cory
★★★★★
“We couldn’t be more impressed with the service from David Walsh! He stepped in and handled everything with incredible speed and professionalism, making what could have been a stressful process completely seamless.”
Angelina Severino
Group Design & UX Lead, Lebara
★★★★★
“David has been great. He was very responsive, he found the right deal, and he helped me successfully navigate a few curveballs on the journey!”
Mark Drury
Partner, Capital Markets, Reed Smith
★★★★★
“David was a calm, extremely knowledgeable and very reliable voice throughout what was a complicated and unfamiliar process. I would recommend him without hesitation.”
Daniel Terrett
Co-Founder, ODIN Space
★★★★★
“My experience of working with David was first rate. He is a total professional — always available, responsive and very knowledgeable in his field.”
Max Rockall
International Disputes Partner
★★★★★
“I was put in touch with Simon Hart at Kite Mortgages by my estate agent. Super responsive, incredibly knowledgeable, and made the whole mortgage process straightforward.”
Sandra Schmidt
Global Head of BDR, Kontent.ai
C A S E S T U D I E SHow we've helped clients with complex income
An investment banking Director secured a £990k mortgage on a £1.1m London flat at 90% LTV using multi-year bonus income. This case study shows how bonus averaging supported borrowing while retaining funds for property works.
A private equity VP secured a £1.9m mortgage on a £2.4m family home using salary and bonus income. This case study shows how part interest-only structuring and a five-year product aligned borrowing with future carry payments.
A UK-based employee of a US technology firm secured a £2.58m remortgage using USD salary, bonus, and RSUs. This case study explains how equity compensation and foreign currency income were assessed through a private banking solution.
An equity partner at a City law firm secured a £1.55m mortgage on a £1.85m family home using LLP income. This case study shows how part interest-only structuring supported affordability during a period of higher household costs.
A fixed-income trader secured a £1.5m mortgage on a £2.1m purchase using bonus-led income. This case study explains how lender selection and income structuring supported affordability despite restrictive bonus caps.
A senior finance professional returning from Singapore secured a £950k UK mortgage on a £1.45m London apartment using overseas USD income. This case study explains how foreign currency income was assessed ahead of UK relocation.
An established equity partner at a UK law firm secured a £2.25m family home using fixed drawings and partnership profit share. This case shows how lender selection and part interest-only structuring supported uneven income and long-term affordability.
HNW client, strong liquid assets but modest declared income, needed £3m for a £5m townhouse. We placed assets under management, built an asset-based underwrite and used an investment portfolio as the repayment plan—securing a bespoke interest-only facility at 60% LTV.
Newly qualified solicitor on £110k, buying a £750k flat while in probation. We targeted a lender that may accept a signed contract and start date, leveraged a strong deposit, and packaged the case cleanly—securing an offer before probation completed.
Locum consultant doctor with £140k mixed NHS/private income secured a £770k mortgage on a £1.2m home. We used 12–24 month averaging, full contract history and locum-friendly criteria to align with a mainstream lender—delivering a clean, timely approval.
Director–shareholder, £60k salary and £120k retained profits, needed £1m borrowing without ramping dividends. We targeted a lender that may use salary + share of net profit, evidenced sustainability, and explained a one-off expense—achieving approval at an effective 5× multiple.
Management consultant contractor on £650/day (PSC), two-month gap, and IR35 scrutiny. We used day-rate modelling, a credible gap narrative, and an accountant’s letter to align with mainstream policy—achieving approval at 75% LTV on a £1.1m home.
Returning British expat paid in USD, thin UK credit, and a 60-day deadline. We secured a lender that accepts foreign income with a haircut, used a US credit report, and ran a pre-arrival application—agreeing the mortgage at 65% LTV on a £1.6m home.
Skilled Worker and Spouse visa clients, £160k income, <18 months in the UK, needed a fast new-build purchase at £800k. We shortlisted a lender comfortable with shorter residency, secured a rapid AIP, perfected the AML trail—and achieved a full offer inside 10 working days.
A senior software engineer on £95k with quarterly RSU vesting bought a £900k house. By averaging 12–24 months of vested RSUs and packaging award letters, brokerage statements and payslips, we evidenced sustainable equity income—resulting in approval with a part interest-only structure.
An investment banking associate on £120k base with a USD bonus needed 75% LTV on a £1.25m flat. We used a two-year average bonus, applied a foreign currency haircut, and built a strong evidence pack—resulting in c.5.2× income and a successful offer.
A City lawyer and LLP partner with £420k variable profit share bought a £2.1m London family home at 60% LTV. We targeted a lender that may average three years’ profits, clarified the capital account, and structured part interest-only with an evidenced repayment plan.
With renewals and short gaps, this IT contractor needed day‑rate treatment. We evidenced continuity, explained the gaps, and matched them with a lender that assesses on day‑rate—securing borrowing aligned to realistic annualised earnings.
A newly qualified solicitor with limited employment history needed clarity and pace. We used her offer letter and first payslips, applied professional‑criteria know‑how, and packaged a clean, conservative case—helping a mainstream lender say yes without over‑promising.
Briefs, arrears, and variable fee sheets—this barrister’s earnings were anything but tidy. We evidenced sustainability and secured a suitable mortgage at pace—without over‑promising.
A senior partner had to choose between a private bank and a high‑street lender for £2m. The private bank’s full interest‑only structure won—keeping monthly payments steady and letting annual profit share reduce the balance without hassle.
A newly made‑up equity partner needed a high‑value mortgage against uneven drawings and profit share. We evidenced sustainability, clarified tax and capital contributions, and matched them with a lender that considers partner income—without overstretching.
An IT Sales Director and Teacher with two children needed £800k to upsize to a £1.2m home. We secured 5.5x income using 100% of bonuses and structured part of the loan on interest-only — keeping monthly payments affordable with a plan to reduce the balance using future bonuses.
A UK expat returning from Dubai secured an £800k mortgage using their UK employment contract. By avoiding the need to rent first, they moved straight into their new home — making their transition back to the UK smooth and stress-free.
A newly qualified legal associate and their partner, both first-time buyers, used 60% of a single year’s bonus to boost borrowing by £175k. This transformed their options, allowing them to buy a flat with a second bedroom and a garden instead of compromising on space.