State Bank of India UK Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether State Bank of India UK offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about State Bank of India UK 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 State Bank of India UK) adopt to class someone as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own over a particular percentage of a company?

Myself and my fiance are currently about to apply for our first mortgage with State Bank of India UK. However, after studying, I've just this month started working as a contractor, although I'm yet to register etc with HMRC. My fiance is full time employed as a lawyer, and so does have a healthy incomefor us to put forward. I was hoping to get some advice on how my contractor status will affect us getting an application approved please?

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. In particular I have my eye on a mortgage deal with State Bank of India UK

I'm an engineering 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 being able to borrow 195k by way of a contractor mortgage with Broadstone

My research online indicates that mortgage lenders mostly view contractors as high risk applicants; so require 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as an engineering contractor, this evidence is unlikely to reflect an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a contractor-focused IFAs remove the hassle by making use of the expertise and contacts they have built up.

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