Experian adds shared ownership eligibility checker By Roger Baird 16 th March 2021 11:12 am Experian has added shared ownership to its pre-qualification eligibility panel, adding a checker allowing brokers to see which lenders offer this type of mortgage. The financial data group has partnered with Colchester-based housing firm The New Homes Group to offer the service, based on the government’s rules and affordability calculations. Experian says the move allows brokers “more time to provide advice and guidance for customers looking for a non-standard mortgage deal”. Shared ownership allows buyers to purchase between 25 per cent and 75 per cent of a home’s value, and pay rent on the remaining share.