Coutts Finance Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Coutts Finance) use to categorise someone as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own more than a particular percentage of a business?

I am finding the process of looking for a contractor mortgage extremely frustrating. There doesn't seem to be many lenders who really understand my situation and the challenges faced being a contractor. Are there any mortgage underwriters who apply a common sense to ensure getting a contractor mortgage is as straightforward as possible.

My existing mortgage lender had given us consent to let. My situation changed last year, I started my own company and started working as a contractor. Are you able to recommend a lender who specialises in contractor mortgages?

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

Notwithstanding that I am a contractor (HR consultant) do I really need to have three years of accounts in order to apply for a mortgage with lend? Do Coutts Finance even grant mortgages to contactors ?

The above information is in relation to properties in England and Wales.

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