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.

For two years now I have been a self employed contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but it's problematic. Is it worth me considering whether it would be possible for my boyfriend to get the mortgage with Leeds Building Society in his name using our joint deposit and for me to be added at a later date?

I’m in a bit of an onerous situation in as much as I and my partner are both self-employed (contractors) without any great accounts to show, although things are on the up I hope for this to change shortly. Basically my question for you is how hard would it be to get a 75k contractor mortgage with a lender such as Leeds Building Society?

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 submitted. Received a call from the lender to say they can't move forward with application unless my current manager writes me a letter saying my contract will definitely be prolonged and when new end date will be. Any thoughts?

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.

My research online suggests that mortgage lenders generally view contractors as high risk applicants; so demand 3 years’ accounts to substantiate mortgage affordability. In my case as a finacial contractor, this evidence is unlikely to paint an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a contractor-focused mortgage broker persuade lenders such as Leeds Building Society to offer funds on the more realistic basis of my contracted rate.

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