Contractor Mortgage Guide

Reviewed 2026-07-13

Coventry BS contractor mortgage criteria

Contractor day-rate income

Yes

Umbrella company income

Case-by-case

Limited-company director income

Case-by-case

CriteriaVerdictDetail
Contractor day-rate incomeYes

×5×41 — the lowest multiplier on our panel; min £50k; 6mo left on contract or 24mo same-profession

Day-rate incomeYes
  • Daily rate: 50
Contract-based income (first-timer)No
Umbrella company incomeCase-by-case
Limited-company director incomeCase-by-case

PSC not meeting day-rate → standard self-employed

CIS incomeCase-by-case
Fixed-term contract incomeCase-by-case
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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