Barclays plc Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am looking for some mortgage advice. I am currently an engineering contractor, 12 months into a three year contract. However, I'm unlikely to be moved onto a permanent contract until around May time. So I suppose my query is, will Barclays plc even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

What is the situation with contractor mortgages and Barclays plc? I am a contractor but my partner has a permanent job. Will Barclays plc take my salary were we to make a joint application?

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

in the throws of proceeding through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new lender. All paperwork completed and sent. Received a call from the lender to say they can't move ahead with application unless my current manager issues a letter confirming that my contract will definitely get extended and when new end date will be. Any thoughts?

My research online indicates that banks and building societies in the main view contractors as high risk applicants; so demand 3 years’ accounts to validate mortgage affordability. In my case as a finacial contractor, this evidence is unlikely to reflect an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a broker specialising in contractor mortgages utilise bespoke underwriting with lenders such as Barclays plc.

The above information covers to properties in England and Wales.

Find out how to order your redemption statement request from Barclays plc

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