Habito Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am an IT contractor looking to buy a home in London. My next step is to secure a mortgage ideally from Habito. Would it be wise to contact Habito directly or seek the services of a contractor specialist mortgage broker who focuses on dealing with contractors and Habito.

Do any sections of the CML Lender's Handbook stipulate the requirements for Habito when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

in the throws of proceeding through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new bank. All documents done and sent. Received a call from the lender to say they can't move ahead with process unless my current manager issues a letter saying my contract will definitely get extended and when new end date will be. Any advice?

Myself and my fiance are currently about to apply for our first mortgage with Habito. 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 healthy 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?

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.

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

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