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.

in the throws of proceeding through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new bank. All paperwork completed and sent. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move ahead with application unless my current manager issues a letter confirming that my contract will definitely be prolonged and when new end date will be. Any advice?

My wife and I are soon to submit for our first mortgage application with Britannia. Later this year I start working as a contractor. My wife is time employed as a lawyer and does have a healthy salary. Is it going to be a case of just getting a non-contractor mortgage with Britannia in my wife’s name alone?

I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage extremely 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.

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?

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

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