Skipton Building Society Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Skipton Building Society offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Skipton 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 criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Skipton Building Society) adopt to categorise someone as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own more than a particular percentage of a business?

I am finding the process of looking for a contractor mortgage very frustrating. I can't seem to find any 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 Skipton 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.

I am well aware that the days of self-certification contractor mortgages are long gone. Are there any lenders that take the same approach to mortgages for contractors as they do for standard home loan applications. I am particularly interested in a mortgage deal with Skipton Building Society

I'm an engineering contractor, based on my accounts, my average net profit and director's salary is £45,000. I am looking to purchase a house in loc. What are the chances of borrowing 165k via a contractor mortgage with Englefield Green

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

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