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.

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Barclays plc 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.

Myself and my husband are currently about to apply for a mortgage with Barclays plc. 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 Barclays plc in my husband’s sole name?

I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage extremely frustrating. There doesn't seem to be many lenders who really understand my situation and the peculiarities of being a contractor. Are there any mortgage underwriters who apply a common sense to ensure getting a contractor mortgage is as straightforward as possible.

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?

Were I to advise Barclays plc that I’m contracting, will they charge me a higher rate on my home loan?

The above information is in relation to properties in England and Wales.

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