Intelligent Finance Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

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

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Intelligent Finance) adopt to class a borrower as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own more than a particular percentage of a company?

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

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

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?

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