Lender Criteria Guide

LendInvest for Contractors Criteria & Approach

LendInvest is a technology-led specialist in buy-to-let and short-term property finance including bridging and development exit — for landlords and property investors, including contractors. Buy-to-let is rental-assessed; bridging rests on the asset and a clear exit rather than day rate.

Criteria at a glance

Assessment Policy Table
Criteria Requirement Assessment Policy
Income basis Rental coverage (BTL) / asset & exit (bridging)
Day-one lending N/A — asset/rental-assessed
Minimum history Experience-based
IR35 (inside) stance N/A — not day-rate assessed
Umbrella accepted Personal income accepted where required
Limited company Yes — SPV and limited company
Gaps between contracts N/A — asset/rental-assessed
Adverse credit Mild considered
Underwriting Hybrid
Broker access Intermediary

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Frequently asked questions

Buy-to-let and short-term property finance including bridging and development exit, for landlords and investors including contractors. Exact terms are confirmed live at application.

BTL rests on rental coverage; bridging on the asset and a clear exit — not day-rate income. Personal income is evidenced where required.

Yes — bridging and development-exit finance are core, alongside BTL. These are short-term products needing a defined exit. Specifics are confirmed at application.

Yes — SPV and limited company structures are supported. Specifics are confirmed at application.

Its technology-led process aims for speed, which suits time-sensitive property finance. Specifics are confirmed at application.

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