Furness Building Society Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

in the throws of proceeding through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new mortgage company. All paperwork completed and sent. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move forward with application unless my current manager writes me a letter confirming that my contract will definitely get extended and when new end date will be. Any advice?

I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage very frustrating. There doesn't seem to be many lenders who really understand my situation and the peculiarities of being a contractor. Are there any mortgage underwriters who apply a common sense to ensure getting a contractor mortgage is as straightforward as possible.

Even though I am a contractor (HR consultant) do I really need to produce at least six months of both business and personal bank statements as part of the vetting process for Furness Building Society.I am not convinced that my broker is correct.

My research online indicates that mortgage lenders mostly view contractors as high risk applicants; so require 3 years’ accounts to validate mortgage affordability. In my case as an IT contractor, this evidence is unlikely to paint an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a contractor-focused IFAs remove the hassle by maximising use of the expertise and contacts they have established.

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