RBS - Direct Line One Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I have retained a broker concerning my remortgage because I am on a fixed term contract of 3 years (an IT contractor). My contract begin date last year. I am seeking a three year fixed rate deal. Property worth 165K, I want to borrow £150,000. I bought the property four years ago for 138K and I currently owe 120K to RBS - Direct Line One

Does the CML Lender's Handbook set out the requirements for RBS - Direct Line One when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

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 submitted. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move forward 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?

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.

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as RBS - Direct Line One 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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