Ecology Building Society Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Ecology Building Society) adopt to categorise a borrower as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own over a particular percentage of a business?

Myself and my husband are currently about to apply for a mortgage with Ecology Building Society. 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 Ecology Building Society in my husband’s name only?

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Ecology 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.

I am well aware that the days of self-certification contractor mortgages are long gone. Are there any lenders that take the same approach to mortgages for contractors as they do for standard home loan applications. I am particularly interested in a mortgage deal with Ecology Building Society

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