Royal Bank of Scotland Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Royal Bank of Scotland offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Royal 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.

For some 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 Royal Bank of Scotland in his name using our joint deposit and for me to be added at a later date?

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

I am finding the process of looking for a contractor mortgage very frustrating. I can't seem to find any lenders who really understand my situation and the peculiarities of 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 understand that for some banks ‘contractors’ can be a red flag to their lending decision. Are there any lenders that take the same approach to mortgages for contractors as they do for standard home loan applications. I am particularly interested in a mortgage deal with Royal Bank of Scotland

Were I to advise Royal Bank of Scotland that I’m contracting, are they likely to charge me a higher rate on my home loan?

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