Birmingham Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Birmingham Bank offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Birmingham Bank 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 Birmingham Bank) use to categorise someone as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own over a particular percentage of a business?

in the throws of proceeding through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new mortgage company. All documents done and sent. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move ahead with process unless my current manager issues a letter saying my contract will definitely get extended and when new end date will be. Any advice?

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

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?

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Birmingham Bank when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.

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