Barclays plc Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am a finacial contractor looking to buy a home in Nottingham. My next step is to secure a mortgage ideally with Barclays plc. Should I contact Barclays plc directly or seek the assistance of a contractor specialist mortgage broker who focuses on dealing with contractors and Barclays plc.

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 85k contractor mortgage with a lender such as Barclays plc?

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Barclays plc) adopt to class a borrower as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own more than a particular percentage of a business?

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

Could a contractor mortgage with Barclays plc be a better option for me than a traditional Barclays plc mortgage ?

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