Atom Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am a freelance contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but its tricky. I have considered is whether I could get a letter from my company confirming I will be moved onto a permanent contract before the end of my set term? Would this help in applying for a mortgage with lend

I’m in a bit of an onerous situation in as much as I and my partner are both self-employed (contractors) without any great accounts to show, although things are on the up I hope for this to change shortly. Basically my question for you is how hard would it be to get a 125k contractor mortgage with a lender such as Atom Bank?

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Atom Bank when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.

Is it true that as contractor I would need a significant deposit up to as much as 50 per cent to qualify for a mortgage with Atom Bank.

I am lead to believe that mortgage lenders in the main view 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 reflect an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a contractor-focused mortgage broker persuade lenders such as Atom Bank to offer funds on the more realistic basis of my contracted rate.

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