In the years before the recession, IT contractors could get a mortgage quite easily on the high street using one of the many self-certification mortgage offers available. However, due to changes in the law in the last decade, self-cert mortgages for IT contractors are no longer available from any UK lender.
Since the Mortgage Market Review in 2013, these kinds of self-certified mortgages have become a thing of the past, as lenders now have to check affordability and income much more meticulously.
Your IT contractor accounts may not truly reflect your income if you have an unconventional or sporadic income stream. For the best mortgages for IT contractors, it is a good idea to approach mortgage providers who understand the nature of contract income streams and will consider your total gross income.
In deciding whether to lend you money as an IT contractor, the lender you approach will consider various aspects of your work. The following factors could make getting a mortgage easier:
To investigate your IT contractor finance options, call our broker team or fill in our call back form - speak to our independent mortgage broker team who will be able to offer impartial advice or you can call us on 0117 403 3464