Vida Homeloans Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Vida Homeloans) adopt to class someone as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own more than a particular percentage of a business?

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Vida Homeloans 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.

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

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?

Is it true that Vida Homeloans quote higher interest rates in respect of mortgages for contractors?

The above information covers to properties in England and Wales.

Find out how to order your redemption statement request from Vida Homeloans

For CQS-Accredited firms, click here for a CQS Dealing with Lenders Policy