Contractor Mortgage Guide

Reviewed 2026-07-13

Barclays contractor mortgage criteria

Contractor day-rate income

Case-by-case

Umbrella company income

Yes

Limited-company director income

Yes

CriteriaVerdictDetail
Contractor day-rate incomeCase-by-case

×5×46 for PSC sole-director route only — ≥£218/day, no employees, ≤90% LTV; umbrella/agency assessed on payslip average

Day-rate incomeYes
Contract-based income (first-timer)Case-by-case
Umbrella company incomeYes

Employed/payslip basis

Limited-company director incomeYes

PSC route

CIS incomeNo

Full self-employed, 2yr

Fixed-term contract incomeYes
Max LTV (standard)Yes
  • up to 90% LTV

90% LTV cap applies on the PSC sole-director day-rate route

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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