Co operative Bank Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

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

I am seeking some mortgage advice. I am currently an engineering contractor, 18 months into a two contract. the chances of me being moved onto an employed basis are slim. My query is, will Co operative Bank even consider me for a mortgage before then? Is there such thing as a ‘contractor mortgage’?

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

As contractor looking for a mortgage with Co operative Bank will they want to assess my experience, my history of contracting, the length of my current contract and the likelihood of it being renewed? If so I will start to get the paperwork together.

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

Could a contractor mortgage with Co operative Bank be a better option for me than a traditional Co operative Bank mortgage ?

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