Contractor Mortgage Guide

Reviewed 2026-07-13

Halifax contractor mortgage criteria

Contractor day-rate income

Yes

Umbrella company income

Yes

Limited-company director income

Yes

CriteriaVerdictDetail
Contractor day-rate incomeYes

×5×46; favourable employed treatment if ≥£500/day, £75k, or IT contractor

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

Own contract; self-employed route if pays own tax/multiple contracts/employs others

CIS incomeYes

Treated as employed

Fixed-term contract incomeYes
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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