Coutts & Co Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am Oil & Gas contractor looking to buy a home in Nottingham. My next step is to secure a mortgage preferably from Coutts & Co. Am I best advised to contact Coutts & Co directly or seek the help of a contractor specialist mortgage broker who is used to dealing with contractors and Coutts & Co.

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 Coutts & Co when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.

My research online suggests that mortgage lenders in the main view contractors as high risk applicants; so require 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as an engineering contractor, this evidence is unlikely to give an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a broker specialising in contractor mortgages remove the hassle by maximising use of the expertise and contacts they have established.

Could a contractor mortgage with Coutts & Co be a better option for me than a traditional Coutts & Co mortgage ?

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