LendInvest Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am seeking some mortgage advice. I am currently a finacial contractor, One year into a two contract. the chances of me being moved onto a permanent contract are slim. My question is, will LendInvest even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

I have been dealing with a mortgage adviser regarding my remortgage because I have just won a fixed term contract of two years (on a grad scheme). My contract begin date earlier this year. I am seeking a five year fixed rate deal. Property value £325k, I want to borrow 132K. I bought the property three years ago for 138K and I currently owe 120K to LendInvest

Going through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new mortgage company. All documents done and sent. Received a call from the lender to say they can't move ahead with application unless my current manager issues a letter saying my contract will definitely get extended and when new end date will be. Any thoughts?

I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage very 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.

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as LendInvest when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.

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