Bank of Ireland Mortgages Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I have retained a broker regarding my remortgage because I have just won a fixed term contract of two years (an IT contractor). My contract begin date this year. I am seeking a three year fixed rate mortgage. Property value £325k, I want to borrow £150,000. I purchased the property four years ago for £220,500 and I currently owe 120K to Bank of Ireland Mortgages

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

Myself and my husband are currently about to apply for a mortgage with Bank of Ireland Mortgages. Next month I commence working as a contractor. My husband is full time employed and so does have a meaningful income. Is it going to be a case of just getting a non-contractor mortgage with Bank of Ireland Mortgages in my husband’s name only?

I'm an IT 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 Meliden

I am lead to believe that mortgage lenders generally view contractors as high risk applicants; so require 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as an IT contractor, this evidence is unlikely to reflect an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a broker specialising in contractor mortgages remove the hassle by making use of the expertise and contacts they have built up.

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