Metro Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Metro Bank offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Metro 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 seeking some mortgage advice. I am currently an IT contractor, 12 months into a three year contract. However, I'm unlikely to be moved onto a permanent contract until around June time. My question is, will Metro Bank even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

For two years now I have been a self employed contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but it's a minefield. Is it worth me considering whether it would be possible for my boyfriend to get the mortgage with Metro Bank in his name using our joint deposit and for me to be added at a later date?

What is current approach to contractor mortgages and Metro Bank? I am a contractor but my OH has a permanent job. Will Metro Bank take my salary should we make a joint application?

I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage extremely 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.

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?

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