Virgin Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs
Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Virgin offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Virgin and contractor mortgages please complete our enquiry form and we see if we can arrange for an expert to contact you directly.
What is current approach to contractor mortgages and Virgin? I am a contractor but my OH has a permanent job. Will Virgin take my salary were we to make an application in both our names?
What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Virgin) use to class someone as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own over a particular percentage of a company?
I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage extremely frustrating. I can't seem to find any lenders who really understand my situation and the challenges faced being a contractor. Are there any mortgage underwriters who apply a common sense to ensure getting a contractor mortgage is as straightforward as possible.
My existing mortgage lender had given us consent to let. My situation changed last year, I started my own company and started working as a contractor. Are you able to recommend a lender who specialises in contractor mortgages?
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 Virgin
The above information is in relation to properties in England and Wales.
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