Published 20 January 2021 · Last reviewed 20 January 2021 · Older article — see current rates
From Daily Rate IT Contractor to Zero Hour and Fixed Term Contracts
How do Contractor Mortgages work? | This is not a straight-forward answer so you must watch this video by mortgage expert Mr Payam Azadi in which he explores how Contractor Mortgages work in detail.
He drills right down to the nitty-gritty of multiple contract types and how they are viewed by Mortgage Lenders when assessing affordability. He covers fixed term contracts, the use of “daily rate” contracts in sectors such as IT and the legal profession, and “zero hour” contracts which now form part of the fabric of UK employment.
Niche Advice specialises in Contractor Mortgages which can be more complex often combining multiple lending criteria rules to find a suitable Contractor Mortgage product.
Lender criteria for self-employed applicants vary materially by trading structure (sole trader, partnership, limited company), length of trading history (one, two or three years of accounts), how income is taken (salary, dividends, retained profit), and the lender's individual underwriting approach. Some lenders consider retained profit in a limited company; many do not. Some lenders accept one full year of accounts; many require two or three. This article describes general industry practice as at the date shown above the title; it is not a statement of any individual lender's current criteria and is not regulated advice. Speak to a qualified Niche Advice adviser, who will assess your specific trading structure and accounts before recommending any product.




