Handelsbanken Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am a self employed contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but its problematic. I have considered is whether I could get a letter from my company confirming I will be transferred onto a permanent contract before the expiry of my set term? Would this help my cause when applying for a mortgage with lend

What is the situation with contractor mortgages and Handelsbanken? I am a contractor but my partner has a permanent job. Will Handelsbanken take my salary if we make a joint application?

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

I'm an IT contractor, based on my accounts, my average net profit and director's salary is £55,731. I am looking to purchase a house in loc. What are the chances of being able to borrow 180k via a contractor mortgage with Finedon

My research online suggests that banks and building societies in the main view contractors as high risk applicants; so require 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as a finacial 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 making use of the expertise and contacts they have established.

The above information is in relation to properties in England and Wales.

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