Lender Criteria Guide

Landbay for Contractors — Criteria & Approach

Landbay is a technology-led buy-to-let specialist focused on standard and limited company BTL, including HMOs and multi-unit freeholds, with a fast, broker-only application process. Assessment is rental-led, which suits contractor-landlords whose personal drawings are modest.

Criteria at a glance

Family Building Society for Contractors Criteria & Approach
Criteria Requirement Assessment Policy
Income basis Rental coverage (ICR)
Day-one lending N/A — BTL, rental-assessed
Minimum history Portfolio/experience-based
IR35 (inside) stance N/A — assessed on rental, not day rate
Umbrella accepted Personal income accepted where required
Limited company Yes — SPV and limited company BTL
Gaps between contracts N/A — rental-assessed
Adverse credit Clean credit preferred
Underwriting Hybrid
Broker access Intermediary only

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Frequently asked questions

Yes — SPV and limited company BTL is core, including HMOs and multi-unit freeholds. Exact terms are confirmed live at application.

On rental coverage (ICR) rather than day rate; personal contractor income is evidenced where the case requires it.

No — Landbay is broker-only. As a whole-of-market broker we can place your case.

Yes — HMOs and multi-unit freeholds sit within its range. Specifics are confirmed at application.

Its technology-led process aims for speed, which helps time-sensitive BTL cases. Specifics are confirmed at application.

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