Lender Criteria Guide

Quantum Mortgages for Contractors — Criteria & Approach

Quantum Mortgages is a specialist buy-to-let lender for the more complex end — limited company structures, HMOs, multi-unit blocks and portfolio landlords — with manual underwriting and appetite for cases the mainstream BTL lenders decline. Rental-led assessment suits the tax-efficient contractor-landlord.

Criteria at a glance

Assessment Policy Table
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 Mild considered
Underwriting Manual
Broker access Intermediary only

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Frequently asked questions

Yes — it specialises in HMO, multi-unit, portfolio and limited company BTL, with manual underwriting for cases the mainstream declines. Exact terms are confirmed live at application.

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

On rental coverage (ICR) rather than day rate; personal contractor income is evidenced where required.

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

Mild, explainable adverse may be considered within its specialist BTL frame. We'll triage the right fit.

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