Hodge Equity Release Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I have retained an IFA concerning my remortgage because I have just won a fixed term contract of four years (on a grad scheme). My contract begin date this year. I am seeking a 5 year fixed rate mortgage. Property value 165K, I want to borrow 132K. I bought the property three years ago for £220,500 and I currently owe 115k to Hodge Equity Release

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 95k contractor mortgage with a lender such as Hodge Equity Release?

Does the CML Lender's Handbook set out the requirements for Hodge Equity Release when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

Myself and my husband are currently about to apply for a mortgage with Hodge Equity Release. Next month I commence working as a contractor. My husband is full time employed and so does have a meaningful income. Is it going to be a case of just getting a non-contractor mortgage with Hodge Equity Release in my husband’s sole name?

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

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