Construction Industry Scheme Mortgages – A Guide to Eligibility & Lenders in the UK
CIS is short for ‘Construction Industry Scheme’ and was set up by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as a way for people who work in construction to pay tax. Self-employed individuals and sole traders can find it challenging when applying for a mortgage due to the way lenders calculate affordability based on net profit figures, which then results in being offered a lower mortgage loan.