Royal Bank of Scotland Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am a self employed contractor. Mortgage options are being looked at but its problematic. I have considered is whether I could get a letter from my company confirming I will be moved onto a permanent contract prior to the expiry of my set term? Would this help in applying for a mortgage with lend

What is the situation with contractor mortgages and Royal Bank of Scotland? I am a contractor but my partner has a permanent job. Will Royal Bank of Scotland take my salary should we make a joint application?

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

I understand that for some mortgage companies ‘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 Royal Bank of Scotland

I am lead to believe that banks and building societies in the main 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 give an accurate picture of my income potential. Will a contractor-focused mortgage broker remove the hassle by maximising use of the expertise and contacts they have established.

The above information is in relation to properties in England and Wales.

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