Paragon Residential Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs
Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Paragon Residential offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Paragon Residential 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 media contractor looking to buy a home in Nottingham. My next step is to secure a mortgage preferably from Paragon Residential. Should I contact Paragon Residential directly or seek the services of a contractor specialist mortgage broker who is used to dealing with contractors and Paragon Residential.
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 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.
How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Paragon Residential when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.
I am well aware that the days of self-certification contractor mortgages are a thing of the past. Are there any lenders that take the same approach to mortgages for contractors as they do for standard home loan applications. In particular I have my eye on a mortgage deal with Paragon Residential
My research online suggests that banks and building societies mostly view contractors as high risk applicants; so demand 3 years’ accounts to validate mortgage affordability. In my case as an engineering contractor, this evidence is unlikely to reflect an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a contractor-focused mortgage broker utilise bespoke underwriting with lenders such as Paragon Residential.
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