Swansea Building Society Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Swansea Building Society offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Swansea Building Society 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 Swansea Building Society? I am a contractor but my hubby has a permanent job. Will Swansea Building Society take my salary should we make a joint application?

Going through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new mortgage company. All documents done and submitted. Received a call from the lender to say they can't move ahead with process unless my current manager issues a letter saying my contract will definitely be prolonged and when new end date will be. Any thoughts?

I am finding the process of looking for a contractor mortgage extremely frustrating. I can't seem to find any lenders who really understand my situation and the peculiarities of being a contractor. Are there any mortgage underwriters who apply a common sense to ensure getting a contractor mortgage is as straightforward as possible.

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Swansea 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.

I am lead to believe that mortgage lenders generally consider contractors as high risk applicants; so require 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as a finacial contractor, this evidence is unlikely to paint an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a broker specialising in contractor mortgages utilise bespoke underwriting with lenders such as Swansea Building Society.

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