Skipton Building Society Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am seeking some mortgage advice. I am currently a finacial contractor, One year into a three year contract. However, I'm unlikely to be moved onto a permanent contract until around June time. My question is, will Skipton Building Society even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

Does the CML Lender's Handbook set out the requirements for Skipton Building Society when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Skipton Building Society 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.

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

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Skipton Building Society when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.

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