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’m in a bit of an onerous situation in as much as I and my partner are both self-employed (contractors) without any great accounts to show, although things are on the up I hope for this to change shortly. Basically my question for you is how hard would it be to get a 125k contractor mortgage with a lender such as Handelsbanken?

Do any sections of the CML Lender's Handbook stipulate the requirements for Handelsbanken when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

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

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?

My research online indicates that mortgage lenders mostly view contractors as high risk applicants; so require 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as an engineering contractor, this evidence is unlikely to reflect an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a broker specialising in contractor mortgages utilise bespoke underwriting with lenders such as Handelsbanken.

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