Hodge Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Hodge offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Hodge 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 freelance 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 moved onto a permanent contract before the end of my set term? Would this help my cause when applying for a mortgage with lend

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 Hodge?

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

Going through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new mortgage company. All paperwork completed and sent. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move forward with application unless my current manager issues a letter saying my contract will definitely be prolonged and when new end date will be. Any advice?

Is it true that as contractor I would need a huge deposit up to as much as 50 per cent to qualify for a mortgage with Hodge.

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