National Westminster Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs
Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether National Westminster Bank offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about National Westminster Bank and contractor mortgages please complete our enquiry form and we see if we can arrange for an expert to contact you directly.
For two years now I have been a self employed contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but it's a minefield. Is it worth me considering whether it would be possible for my boyfriend to get the mortgage with National Westminster Bank in his name using our joint deposit and for me to be added at a later date?
As contractor looking for a mortgage with National Westminster Bank 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 trying to obtain a contractor mortgage extremely 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 National Westminster Bank 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 lead to believe that mortgage lenders mostly consider contractors as high risk applicants; so demand 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as a finacial contractor, this evidence is unlikely to give an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a broker specialising in contractor mortgages persuade lenders such as National Westminster Bank to offer funds on the more realistic basis of my contracted rate.
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