The Mortgage Business Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether The Mortgage Business offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about The Mortgage Business 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 on a grad scheme, 18 months into a 2 contract. the chances of me being moved onto an employed basis are slim. My query is, will The Mortgage Business even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

For three years now I have been a self employed contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but it's problematic. Is it worth me considering whether it would be possible for my boyfriend to get the mortgage with The Mortgage Business in his name using our joint deposit and for me to be added at a later date?

What is current approach to contractor mortgages and The Mortgage Business? I am a contractor but my OH has a permanent job. Will The Mortgage Business take my salary if we make a joint application?

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as The Mortgage Business 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 well aware that the days of self-certification contractor mortgages are long gone. 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 The Mortgage Business

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