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    #11
    Originally posted by mac86 View Post
    so i have approached two brokers both have advised to go with halifax since the process is very streamlined. the only difference is that one broker is confident that he get the mortgage with only 2 months remaining on current contract (1 year continuous with 2 months to go). the other broker has said he will need at least 6 months to go.
    Go with the first one, if the seconds can't even get that right then I wouldn't trust them with anything else.

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      #12
      Or consider that the first broker is being over-confident to get your business...

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        #13
        Originally posted by craigy1874 View Post
        Or consider that the first broker is being over-confident to get your business...
        The posts in this thread (and my own personal experience) show that the first is correct.

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          #14
          Originally posted by craigy1874 View Post
          Or consider that the first broker is being over-confident to get your business...
          Possibly also confident that in 2 months time you'll still be working through the house sale and will probably have a renewal in your hands.
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            #15
            Originally posted by mac86 View Post
            so i have approached two brokers both have advised to go with halifax since the process is very streamlined. the only difference is that one broker is confident that he get the mortgage with only 2 months remaining on current contract (1 year continuous with 2 months to go). the other broker has said he will need at least 6 months to go.
            The Halifax contractor policy states you need to be continuously employed for a 12 month period and have 6 months remaining on your contract OR 2 years continuous service in the same line of work. Unfortunately 2 months remaining on your contract will not be acceptable if only been in continuous employment for 12 months.
            NatWest is happy to assist with 12 months contracting history and a current contract in place however they do have a minimum income of £75,000. I would recommend speaking to a contractor specialist broker to discuss your current circumstances.

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              #16
              Originally posted by Becky at Power Mortgages View Post
              The Halifax contractor policy states you need to be continuously employed for a 12 month period and have 6 months remaining on your contract OR 2 years continuous service in the same line of work. Unfortunately 2 months remaining on your contract will not be acceptable if only been in continuous employment for 12 months.
              NatWest is happy to assist with 12 months contracting history and a current contract in place however they do have a minimum income of £75,000. I would recommend speaking to a contractor specialist broker to discuss your current circumstances.
              Out of interest does this mean:

              Halifax would give a mortgage with 2 years continuous but no current contract?

              And NatWest 75k minimum. Is this revenue, profit or actual take home?

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                #17
                Originally posted by sketchandsunshine View Post
                Out of interest does this mean:

                Halifax would give a mortgage with 2 years continuous but no current contract?

                And NatWest 75k minimum. Is this revenue, profit or actual take home?
                Well it's neither really. It's on your potential from the contract rather than the actual values based on some risk model they've designed.

                Speak to John Yerou at Freelancer Financials. Either him or one his staff will go through it with you.
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                  #18
                  Rather than create a new thread thought I might bump an old one. We are running a joint event if anyone is interested.

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                    #19
                    anyone had any recent experiences

                    just a nudge on this ...

                    Halifax still a good option for contractor mortgages ?

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by CanPayButWouldRatherNot View Post
                      just a nudge on this ...

                      Halifax still a good option for contractor mortgages ?
                      It's worth looking around again. I believe Barclays are in the mix with a good option as well now. Mortgage offerings change regularly so always do your research.

                      Speak to Freelancer Financials, and see what's new.
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