Accord Mortgages Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Accord Mortgages offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Accord Mortgages 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 Accord Mortgages? I am a contractor but my husband has a permanent job. Will Accord Mortgages take my salary should we make a joint application?

I’m in a bit of an onerous situation in as much as I and my partner are both self-employed (contractors) without any great accounts to show, although things are on the up I hope for this to change shortly. Basically my question for you is how hard would it be to get a 125k contractor mortgage with a lender such as Accord Mortgages?

My existing mortgage lender had given us consent to let. My situation changed last year, I started my own company and started working as a contractor. Are you able to recommend a lender who specialises in contractor mortgages?

My research online indicates that banks and building societies in the main consider contractors as high risk applicants; so require 3 years’ accounts to validate mortgage affordability. In my case as a media contractor, this evidence is unlikely to reflect an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a broker specialising in contractor mortgages utilise bespoke underwriting with lenders such as Accord Mortgages.

I have no idea if Accord Mortgages grant contractor mortgages but in the event that they do how does a Accord Mortgages contractor mortgage differ from a standard mortgage?

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