Bradford & Bingley Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs
Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Bradford & Bingley offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Bradford & Bingley 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 self employed contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but its tricky. I have considered is whether I could get a letter from my company clarifying that I will be transferred onto a permanent contract prior to the expiry of my set term? Would this help in applying for a mortgage with lend
What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Bradford & Bingley) use to class someone as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own over a particular percentage of a business?
As contractor looking for a mortgage with Bradford & Bingley 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.
I am well aware that the days of self-certification contractor mortgages are a thing of the past. Are there any lenders that take the same approach to mortgages for contractors as they do for standard home loan applications. I am particularly interested in a mortgage deal with Bradford & Bingley
I am lead to believe that banks and building societies in the main view contractors as high risk applicants; so demand 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as a finacial contractor, this evidence is unlikely to give an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a broker specialising in contractor mortgages remove the hassle by maximising use of the expertise and contacts they have established.
The above information is in relation to properties in England and Wales.
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