Britannia Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Britannia offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Britannia 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 freelance contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but its problematic. I have considered is whether I could get a letter from my company clarifying that I will be moved onto a permanent contract before the end of my set term? Would this assist in applying for a mortgage with lend

I am an engineering contractor looking to buy a home in Nottingham. My next step is to secure a mortgage preferably with Britannia. Am I best advised to contact Britannia directly or seek the assistance of a contractor specialist mortgage broker who focuses on dealing with contractors and Britannia.

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Britannia) 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?

Myself and my fiance are currently about to apply for our first mortgage with Britannia. However, after studying, I've just this month started working as a contractor, although I'm yet to register etc with HMRC. My fiance is full time employed as a lawyer, and so does have a good incomefor us to put forward. I was hoping to get some advice on how my contractor status will affect us getting an application approved please?

I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage very frustrating. I can't seem to find any lenders who really understand my situation and the challenges faced being a contractor. Are there any mortgage underwriters who apply a common sense to ensure getting a contractor mortgage is as straightforward as possible.

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