Lloyds Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

Going through the contractor mortgage process to move to a buy to let with a new mortgage company. All documents done and submitted. Received communication from the lender to say they can't move forward with process unless my current manager issues a letter confirming that my contract will definitely be prolonged and when new end date will be. Any advice?

Myself and my husband are currently about to apply for a mortgage with Lloyds. 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 Lloyds in my husband’s sole name?

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?

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. In particular I have my eye on a mortgage deal with Lloyds

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