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.

I am seeking some mortgage advice. I am currently on a grad scheme, 12 months into a two contract. the chances of me being moved onto an employed basis are slim. My query is, will Bank of Scotland even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

What is current approach to contractor mortgages and Bank of Scotland? I am a contractor but my partner has a permanent job. Will Bank of Scotland take my salary if we make an application in both our names?

Does the CML Lender's Handbook stipulate the requirements for Bank of Scotland when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

Going through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new lender. All paperwork completed and sent. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move ahead with process unless my current manager writes me a letter saying my contract will definitely be prolonged and when new end date will be. Any thoughts?

Myself and my husband are currently about to apply for a mortgage with Bank of Scotland. Next month I commence working as a contractor. My husband is full time employed and so does have a healthy income. Is it going to be a case of just getting a non-contractor mortgage with Bank of Scotland in my husband’s name only?

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