Sainsbury's Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Sainsbury's Bank offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Sainsbury's Bank 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, One year into a three year contract. However, I'm unlikely to be moved onto a permanent contract until around May time. My question is, will Sainsbury's Bank even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

I am a self employed contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but its tricky. I have considered is whether I could get a letter from my company confirming I will be transferred onto a permanent contract prior to the expiry of my set term? Would this assist my cause when applying for a mortgage with lend

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

Myself and my fiance are currently about to apply for our first mortgage with Sainsbury's Bank. However, after studying, I've just this month started working as a contractor, although I'm yet to register etc with HMRC. My fiance is full time employed by the NHS as a doctor, and so does have a healthy salaryfor us to put forward. I was hoping to get some advice on how my contractor status will affect us getting an application approved please?

My existing mortgage lender had given us consent to let. My situation changed last year, I started my own company and started working as a contractor. Are you able to recommend a lender who specialises in contractor mortgages?

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