TSB Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs
Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether TSB offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about TSB 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 TSB) adopt to categorise a borrower as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own more than a particular percentage of a business?
As contractor looking for a mortgage with TSB 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 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 TSB 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. In particular I have my eye on a mortgage deal with TSB
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