Chelsea Building Society Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Chelsea Building Society offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Chelsea Building Society and contractor mortgages please complete our enquiry form and we see if we can arrange for an expert to contact you directly.

What is current approach to contractor mortgages and Chelsea Building Society? I am a contractor but my husband has a permanent job. Will Chelsea Building Society take my salary were we to make an application in both our names?

Do any sections of the CML Lender's Handbook set out the requirements for Chelsea Building Society when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Chelsea Building Society 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.

in the throws of proceeding through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new lender. All documents done and submitted. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move forward with process unless my current manager issues a letter confirming that my contract will definitely get extended and when new end date will be. Any thoughts?

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Chelsea Building Society 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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