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, 18 months into a 2 contract. However, I'm unlikely to be moved onto a permanent contract until around June time. My query is, will Skipton Building Society even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

I have retained a broker concerning my remortgage because I am on a fixed term contract of two years (on a grad scheme). My contract started date earlier this year. I am seeking a five year fixed rate deal. Property worth £325k, I want to borrow £150,000. I bought the property 3 years ago for £220,500 and I currently owe 120K to Skipton Building Society

What is current approach to contractor mortgages and Skipton Building Society? I am a contractor but my hubby has a permanent job. Will Skipton Building Society take my salary if we make a joint application?

Myself and my fiance are currently about to apply for our first mortgage with Skipton Building Society. 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 by the NHS as a doctor, 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?

Is it correct that Skipton Building Society quote higher interest rates when it comes to mortgages for contractors?

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