Contractor Mortgage Guide

Reviewed 2026-07-13

Accord contractor mortgage criteria

Contractor day-rate income

Yes

Umbrella company income

Yes

Limited-company director income

Yes

CriteriaVerdictDetail
Contractor day-rate incomeYes

Max 46 weeks used; min £300/day or £50k. Confirm minimum contract history with lender — 6mo-vs-12mo page conflict.

Day-rate incomeYes
Contract-based income (first-timer)Yes
Umbrella company incomeYes

Deductions applied

Limited-company director incomeYes
CIS incomeCase-by-case

Secondary-sourced

Fixed-term contract incomeYes

12mo sub-policy

Max LTV (standard)Yes
  • up to 95% LTV

Source: lender intermediary criteria, last verified 2026-07-13. Criteria change frequently — always confirm current policy with the lender or a broker.

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