Hodge Equity Release Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Hodge Equity Release) use to class someone as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own more than a particular percentage of a business?

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Hodge Equity Release 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.

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.

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 am well aware that the days of self-certification contractor mortgages are a thing of the past. 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 Hodge Equity Release

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