Scottish Building Society Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs
Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Scottish Building Society offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Scottish Building Society and contractor mortgages please complete our enquiry form and we see if we can arrange for an expert to contact you directly.
What is current approach to contractor mortgages and Scottish Building Society? I am a contractor but my OH has a permanent job. Will Scottish Building Society take my salary should we make a joint application?
As contractor looking for a mortgage with Scottish Building Society 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 am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage extremely frustrating. I can't seem to find any 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.
How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Scottish Building Society when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.
Notwithstanding that I am a contractor (freelance journalist) do I really need to have three years of accounts in order to apply for a mortgage with lend? Do Scottish Building Society even grant mortgages to contactors ?
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