Bank of Scotland Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

in the throws of proceeding through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new lender. All documents done and sent. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move ahead with process unless my current manager writes me a letter confirming that my contract will definitely get extended and when new end date will be. Any advice?

I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage very frustrating. There doesn't seem to be many 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.

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Bank of Scotland when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.

Even though I am a contractor (in the Oil & Gas industry) do I really need to supply at least six months of both business and personal bank statements as part of the vetting process for Bank of Scotland.I am not convinced that my broker is correct.

Could a contractor mortgage with Bank of Scotland be a better option for me than a traditional Bank of Scotland mortgage ?

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