RBS - Direct Line Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I have been dealing with a mortgage adviser regarding my remortgage because I have just won a fixed term contract of four years (on a grad scheme). My contract begin date this year. I am seeking a five year fixed rate deal. Property worth £325k, I want to borrow £150,000. I bought the property three years ago for £220,500 and I currently owe 165k to RBS - Direct Line

What is the situation with contractor mortgages and RBS - Direct Line? I am a contractor but my husband has a permanent job. Will RBS - Direct Line take my salary if we make a joint application?

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

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?

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

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

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