Leeds Building Society Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

What is current approach to contractor mortgages and Leeds Building Society? I am a contractor but my OH has a permanent job. Will Leeds Building Society take my salary if we make an application in both our names?

Me and and my wife are soon to submit for our first mortgage application with Leeds Building Society. Later this year I start working as a contractor. My wife is time employed as a lawyer and does have a six figure income. Is it going to be a case of just getting a non-contractor mortgage with Leeds Building Society in my wife’s sole name?

How can I make myself more attractive to a lender such as Leeds Building Society 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 Leeds Building Society

As a contractor (freelance journalist) do I really need to have three years of accounts in order to apply for a mortgage with lend? Do Leeds Building Society even grant mortgages to contactors ?

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