First Direct Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs
Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether First Direct offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about First Direct and contractor mortgages please complete our enquiry form and we see if we can arrange for an expert to contact you directly.
What is current approach to contractor mortgages and First Direct? I am a contractor but my hubby has a permanent job. Will First Direct take my salary if we make an application in both our names?
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 95k contractor mortgage with a lender such as First Direct?
Myself and my fiance are currently about to apply for our first mortgage with First Direct. 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 by the NHS as a doctor, and so does have a good incomefor us to put forward. I was hoping to get some advice on how my contractor status will affect us getting an application approved please?
I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage very frustrating. There doesn't seem to be many lenders who really understand my situation and the peculiarities of being a contractor. Are there any mortgage underwriters who apply a common sense to ensure getting a contractor mortgage is as straightforward as possible.
Is it correct that that as contractor I would need a significant deposit up to as much as 50 per cent to qualify for a mortgage with First Direct.
The above information is in relation to properties in England and Wales.
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