First Direct Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs
Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether First Direct offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about First Direct 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 a media contractor, 18 months into a two contract. However, I'm unlikely to be moved onto a permanent contract until around May time. So I suppose my query is, will First Direct even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?
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 First Direct when it comes to trying to get a contractor mortgage. I would like to understand the process and requirements to avoid unwelcome surprises.
I am well aware that the days of self-certification contractor mortgages are long gone. 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 First Direct
My research online suggests that banks and building societies generally 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 paint an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a broker specialising in contractor mortgages utilise bespoke underwriting with lenders such as First Direct.
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