M&S Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I have been dealing with a broker concerning my remortgage because I am on a fixed term contract of four years (an IT contractor). My contract started date this year. I am looking for a five year fixed rate deal. Property worth 165K, I want to borrow £150,000. I purchased the property 3 years ago for £220,500 and I currently owe 115k to M&S Bank

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example M&S Bank) use to categorise someone as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own more than a particular percentage of a company?

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?

I have no idea if M&S Bank grant contractor mortgages but in the event that they do how does a M&S Bank contractor mortgage differ from a traditional home loan?

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