Perenna Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

Going through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new lender. All paperwork completed and sent. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move forward with process unless my current manager writes me a letter confirming that my contract will definitely be prolonged and when new end date will be. Any advice?

Myself and my fiance are currently about to apply for our first mortgage with Perenna. However, after studying, I've just this month started working as a contractor, although I'm yet to register etc with HMRC. My fiance is full time employed as a lawyer, and so does have a good incomefor us to put forward. I was hoping to get some advice on how my contractor status will affect us getting an application approved please?

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Perenna 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 banks ‘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. I am particularly interested in a mortgage deal with Perenna

My research online indicates that banks and building societies generally consider contractors as high risk applicants; so demand 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as a media contractor, this evidence is unlikely to reflect an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a broker specialising in contractor mortgages utilise bespoke underwriting with lenders such as Perenna.

The above information is in relation to properties in England and Wales.

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