DB UK Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

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 process unless my current manager writes me a letter saying my contract will definitely get extended and when new end date will be. Any thoughts?

Myself and my husband are currently about to apply for a mortgage with DB UK Bank. Next month I commence working as a contractor. My husband is full time employed and so does have a healthy salary. Is it going to be a case of just getting a non-contractor mortgage with DB UK Bank in my husband’s sole name?

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

I am lead to believe that mortgage lenders mostly view contractors as high risk applicants; so require 3 years’ accounts to validate mortgage affordability. In my case as a finacial contractor, this evidence is unlikely to reflect an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a contractor-focused mortgage broker utilise bespoke underwriting with lenders such as DB UK Bank.

Could a contractor mortgage with DB UK Bank be a better option for me than a standard DB UK Bank mortgage ?

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