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.

What is the situation with contractor mortgages and Paragon Residential? I am a contractor but my hubby has a permanent job. Will Paragon Residential take my salary should we make an application in both our names?

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Paragon Residential) use to categorise a borrower as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own over a particular percentage of a business?

Going through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new mortgage company. All documents done and submitted. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move ahead with application unless my current manager writes me a letter confirming that my contract will definitely get extended and when new end date will be. Any advice?

I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage very frustrating. I can't seem to find any 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.

I am well aware that the days of self-certification contractor mortgages are long gone. 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

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