RBS (One Account) Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I’m in a bit of an onerous situation in as much as I and my partner are both self-employed (contractors) without any great accounts to show, although things are on the up I hope for this to change shortly. Basically my question for you is how hard would it be to get a 85k contractor mortgage with a lender such as RBS (One Account)?

Do any sections of the CML Lender's Handbook set out the requirements for RBS (One Account) when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

As contractor looking for a mortgage with RBS (One Account) 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.

I'm a media contractor, according to my accounts, my average net profit and director's salary is £55,731. I am looking to purchase a house in loc. What are the chances of borrowing 180k via a contractor mortgage with Broadstone

My research online suggests that mortgage lenders mostly view contractors as high risk applicants; so require 3 years’ accounts to validate mortgage affordability. In my case as an engineering contractor, this evidence is unlikely to paint an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a contractor-focused IFAs utilise bespoke underwriting with lenders such as RBS (One Account).

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