Mortgage Express (No 2) Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

I am seeking some mortgage advice. I am currently an engineering contractor, 18 months into a two contract. the chances of me being moved onto a permanent contract are slim. So I suppose my question is, will Mortgage Express (No 2) even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

What is current approach to contractor mortgages and Mortgage Express (No 2)? I am a contractor but my hubby has a permanent job. Will Mortgage Express (No 2) take my salary if we make an application in both our names?

I am an engineering contractor looking to buy a home in Nottingham. My next step is to secure a mortgage ideally from Mortgage Express (No 2). Would it be wise to contact Mortgage Express (No 2) directly or seek the services of a contractor specialist mortgage broker who focuses on dealing with contractors and Mortgage Express (No 2).

Going through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new mortgage company. All documents done and submitted. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move ahead with process unless my current manager issues a letter saying my contract will definitely be prolonged and when new end date will be. Any thoughts?

I am lead to believe that mortgage lenders in the main consider contractors as high risk applicants; so demand 3 years’ accounts to validate mortgage affordability. In my case as an IT contractor, this evidence is unlikely to reflect an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a contractor-focused mortgage broker remove the hassle by maximising use of the expertise and contacts they have built up.