Mortgage Myths & Financial Freedom – How Recruiters Can Remove Barriers with Contractor Financial

Описание: In this episode of RecTalk, host Nitin Sharma is joined by Jo Elwell and Billie Davoile, founders of Contractor Financial, to tackle one of the biggest (and most misunderstood) blockers in the contract recruitment market: financial services for contractors.

Jo and Billie share why they started Contractor Financial, how contractors are routinely misunderstood by lenders, and why myths around mortgages, IR35, fixed-term contracts, and self-employment are costing recruiters placements and contractors life-changing opportunities.

This episode is a must-listen for recruiters who want to remove friction from contractor decisions, improve placement confidence, and add genuine value to both candidates and clients.

What we cover in this episode:
Why contractors are still unfairly treated by lenders (and how to fix it)
Common mortgage myths that stop candidates from taking contract roles
How contractors can secure mortgages from day one of a contract
The real impact of IR35, umbrellas, payroll models, and payslips on lending
Why fixed-term contracts can actually be easier for mortgages
How Contractor Financial educates lenders and underwriters directly
Mortgages beyond PAYE: limited companies, SPVs, Buy-to-Let & investments
Financial literacy gaps hurting contractors (Klarna, credit scores, betting, cash withdrawals)
How recruiters can partner with Contractor Financial at zero cost
Using financial support as a candidate attraction and retention tool
Why free financial reviews help contractors stay contracting longer
How recruiters can use employee benefits to compete with larger agencies

Jo and Billie also explain how recruiters can use Contractor Financial to:
Unblock nervous contractors before they decline roles
Improve contractor confidence around mortgages, pensions, and protection
Retain contractors for longer by removing financial uncertainty
Add a powerful, practical value-add without compliance risk or cost

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

🔗 Connect with the guests
Jo Elwell:   / jo-elwell-09679b3a  
Billie Davoile:   / billie-davoile-1327a1107  

Book a meeting with Jo and Billie:
https://calendly.com/contractor-finan...

Find out more about Contractor Financial:
https://www.rectools.io/product/contr...

🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma:   / nitin-rectools  

Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/

New episodes of RecTalk, including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent, currently drop on Wednesday and Friday.

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