Pepper Money (UK) Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

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

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Pepper Money (UK) will they want to assess my experience, my history of contracting, the length of my current contract and the likelihood of it being renewed? If so I will start to get the paperwork together.

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

I understand that for some lenders ‘contractors’ can be a red flag to their lending decision. 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 Pepper Money (UK)

Notwithstanding that I am a contractor (IT consultant) do I really need to have three years of accounts in order to apply for a mortgage with lend? Do Pepper Money (UK) even grant mortgages to contactors ?

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