Paragon Mortgages Ltd Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Paragon Mortgages Ltd offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Paragon Mortgages Ltd and contractor mortgages please complete our enquiry form and we see if we can arrange for an expert to contact you directly.

For three years now I have been a self employed contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but it's problematic. Is it worth me considering whether it would be possible for my boyfriend to get the mortgage with Paragon Mortgages Ltd in his name using our joint deposit and for me to be added at a later date?

What is current approach to contractor mortgages and Paragon Mortgages Ltd? I am a contractor but my OH has a permanent job. Will Paragon Mortgages Ltd take my salary were we to make an application in both our names?

Myself and my fiance are currently about to apply for our first mortgage with Paragon Mortgages Ltd. However, after studying, I've just this month started working as a contractor, although I'm yet to register etc with HMRC. My fiance is full time employed as an accountant, and so does have a good salaryfor us to put forward. I was hoping to get some advice on how my contractor status will affect us getting an application approved please?

Notwithstanding that I am a contractor (in the Oil & Gas industry) do I really need to have three years of accounts in order to apply for a mortgage with lend? Do Paragon Mortgages Ltd even grant mortgages to contactors ?

My research online indicates that banks and building societies in the main consider contractors as high risk applicants; so demand 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as an engineering contractor, this evidence is unlikely to paint an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a contractor-focused mortgage broker utilise bespoke underwriting with lenders such as Paragon Mortgages Ltd.

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