Peterborough contractors — insurance, logistics and fast to London.
Peterborough is a major insurance and financial-services centre with a large logistics and distribution base, an engineering heritage and a fast East Coast Main Line link to London. Its contractors, in finance, IT and operations, need lenders that read a day rate, not three years of accounts. As a whole-of-market, FCA-authorised brokerage, we place Peterborough and Cambridgeshire contractors.
Why Peterborough contractors need a specialist
Peterborough's insurance, logistics and engineering employers create a solid day-rate contractor base, plus London-commuting professionals. Specialist lenders assess the current contract rather than years of accounts — the route that suits the city's finance, IT and operations contractors.
Sectors we see most in Peterborough
Insurance and financial-services contractors, logistics and distribution specialists, and IT and engineering professionals. See IT contractors and limited company directors.
Value with a fast London link
Peterborough offers more space and lower prices than Cambridge or London within a fast commute — many contractors buy their first home here. We combine contractor assessment with first-time buyer and low-deposit schemes.
We work with Peterborough contractors remotely
No office visit needed — we advise by phone, video and email around your contract. See the areas we cover.
Lenders we place Peterborough contractors with — a selection
Lender guides: Halifax · Barclays · HSBC · NatWest · Nationwide · Accord · Clydesdale · Yorkshire BS · Kensington See how we place cases →
Contractor Mortgages in Peterborough, answered
Can I get a mortgage as a contractor in Peterborough?+
Yes. Specialist lenders assess your day rate and current contract rather than years of accounts, whether you're in insurance, IT or logistics.
How is my income worked out?+
Your day rate is annualised (typically over 46 weeks) and lent on at around 4.5×, before deposit and affordability checks.
I'm a first-time buyer contractor — can you help?+
Yes. Peterborough's value suits first-time buyers, and we combine contractor assessment with low-deposit routes.
Do you cover the wider Cambridgeshire area?+
Yes, we cover Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford and the wider region, advising remotely.
Do I need to meet in person?+
No. We advise Peterborough contractors by phone, video and email, around contract hours.