TSB Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am looking for some mortgage advice. I am currently on a grad scheme, One year into a two contract. the chances of me being moved onto an employed basis are slim. So I suppose my query is, will TSB even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

I am Oil & Gas contractor looking to buy a home in Bedford. My next step is to secure a mortgage ideally with TSB. Should I contact TSB directly or seek the help of a contractor specialist mortgage broker who is used to dealing with contractors and TSB.

Do any sections of the CML Lender's Handbook set out the requirements for TSB when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as TSB 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. In particular I have my eye on a mortgage deal with TSB

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