Lloyds Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Lloyds offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Lloyds 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 media contractor looking to buy a home in Nottingham. My next step is to secure a mortgage ideally with Lloyds. Am I best advised to contact Lloyds directly or seek the assistance of a contractor specialist mortgage broker who is used to dealing with contractors and Lloyds.

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 75k contractor mortgage with a lender such as Lloyds?

Does the CML Lender's Handbook stipulate the requirements for Lloyds when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

I am finding the process of looking for 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.

Notwithstanding that I am a contractor (freelance journalist) do I really need to have three years of accounts in order to apply for a mortgage with lend? Do Lloyds even grant mortgages to contactors ?

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