Co operative Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Co operative Bank offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Co operative Bank 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 Co operative Bank? I am a contractor but my husband has a permanent job. Will Co operative Bank take my salary were we to make an application in both our names?

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 Co operative Bank?

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Co operative Bank 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.

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

Notwithstanding that I am a contractor (IT consultant) do I really need to have three years of accounts in order to apply for a mortgage with lend? Do Co operative Bank even grant mortgages to contactors ?

The above information is in relation to properties in England and Wales.

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