National Westminster Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

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

As contractor looking for a mortgage with National Westminster Bank 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 husband are currently about to apply for a mortgage with National Westminster Bank. Next month I commence working as a contractor. My husband is full time employed and so does have a healthy income. Is it going to be a case of just getting a non-contractor mortgage with National Westminster Bank in my husband’s sole name?

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 challenges faced being a contractor. Are there any mortgage underwriters who apply a common sense to ensure getting a contractor mortgage is as straightforward as possible.

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as National Westminster Bank when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.

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