Atom Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

Going through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new mortgage company. All paperwork completed and sent. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move ahead with application unless my current manager writes me a letter saying my contract will definitely get extended and when new end date will be. Any thoughts?

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Atom Bank when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.

As a contractor (freelance journalist) do I really need to have three years of accounts in order to apply for a mortgage with lend? Do Atom Bank even grant mortgages to contactors ?

I have no idea whether Atom Bank grant contractor mortgages but if they do how does a Atom Bank contractor mortgage differ from a traditional mortgage?

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