Habito Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

What is the situation with contractor mortgages and Habito? I am a contractor but my husband has a permanent job. Will Habito take my salary if we make an application in both our names?

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Habito) use to class a borrower as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own more than a particular percentage of a company?

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 Habito 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 a thing of the past. Are there any lenders that take the same approach to mortgages for contractors as they do for standard home loan applications. In particular I have my eye on a mortgage deal with Habito

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