I’m a Contractor, Can I Get a Mortgage?
Yes, you can. If you’re a UK contractor, getting a mortgage is possible, even if your income doesn’t look like that of a traditional employee.
If you work on a day rate, through a limited company, umbrella company or on fixed-term contracts, you may simply need a lender that understands how contractor income works.
At Maple Leaf Financial Services, we specialize in helping clients with more complex income structures, including contractors and the self-employed. We understand that your income can’t always be judged by looking at your salary alone.
How Will My Income Be Assessed?
This is often the biggest concern for contractors.
For example, if you’re an IT contractor earning £600 a day through your limited company, your salary and dividends might not reflect your full earning potential.
Some lenders may be able to use your day rate and current contract when assessing affordability, while others may focus more heavily on your salary, dividends or company accounts.
This means two lenders could look at exactly the same circumstances and offer very different borrowing amounts.
What If I’m a Limited Company Contractor?
If you run your own limited company, your income may be structured differently from a typical employee.
For example, you might take a relatively small salary alongside dividends while keeping profits within your company. A lender that only looks at your personal salary could therefore underestimate your affordability.
This is where specialist advice can make a real difference.
Why Is Using a Mortgage Adviser Important?
You could approach your bank directly, but your bank may not be the best fit for your particular circumstances.
A mortgage adviser can look at your day rate, contract, company structure, income and financial commitments and identify lenders that are more likely to understand your situation.
At Maple Leaf Financial Services Ltd, our experienced advisers work with a wide range of lenders and understand the challenges contractors can face when applying for a mortgage.
Rather than making applications and hoping for the best, getting advice early can help you understand how much you could potentially borrow and which mortgage options may be available to you.
How Can Maple Leaf Help?
If you’re a contractor and worried that your income could make getting a mortgage difficult, you don’t necessarily need to be.
At Maple Leaf Financial Services, we take the time to understand your circumstances and help you explore suitable mortgage options.
Whether you’re a day-rate contractor, limited company contractor, fixed-term contractor or self-employed professional, our experienced team can help you understand your options.
Thinking about buying a home? Speak to Maple Leaf today to discuss your circumstances and find out what may be possible.
Contact us at:
01244 470 452
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