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.

Does the CML Lender's Handbook stipulate the requirements for First Direct when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

As contractor looking for a mortgage with First Direct will they want to assess my experience, my history of contracting, the length of my current contract and the likelihood of it being renewed? If so I will start to get the paperwork together.

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?

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?

Even though I am a contractor (IT consultant) do I really need to supply at least six months of both business and personal bank statements as part of the due diligence process for First Direct.I am not convinced that my broker is correct.

The above information covers to properties in England and Wales.

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