Bank of Scotland Private Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Bank of Scotland Private 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.

Going through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new bank. All documents done and submitted. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move ahead with process unless my current manager issues a letter confirming that my contract will definitely be prolonged and when new end date will be. Any advice?

I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage very 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.

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 Bank of Scotland Private

As a contractor (freelance journalist) is it necessary for me to supply at least six months of both business and personal bank statements as part of the due diligence process for Bank of Scotland Private.I am not convinced that my broker is correct.

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