Whistletree Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am looking for some mortgage advice. I am currently on a grad scheme, 12 months into a 2 contract. However, I'm unlikely to be moved onto a permanent contract until around March time. So I suppose my question is, will Whistletree even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Whistletree 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.

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Whistletree 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 Whistletree even grant mortgages to contactors ?

I'm an engineering contractor, according to 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 being able to borrow 165k by way of a contractor mortgage with Finedon

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