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 looking for some mortgage advice. I am currently a media contractor, 12 months into a two contract. However, I'm unlikely to be moved onto a permanent contract until around March time. So I suppose my query is, will Handelsbanken even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

I am a freelance contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but its tricky. I have considered is whether I could get a letter from my company confirming I will be moved onto a permanent contract prior to the end 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 OH has a permanent job. Will Handelsbanken take my salary if we make an application in both our names?

Is it true that Handelsbanken quote higher interest rates in respect of mortgages for contractors?

Could a contractor mortgage with Handelsbanken be a better option for me than a traditional Handelsbanken mortgage ?

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