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Fixed-term, temp work: financing a project on a short contract
A short contract weakens the file, without making it impossible. The elements that tip the balance.
By The editorial team · August 3, 2026
Regularity comes first
Three years of continuous temp work in the same field often weigh more than a recent permanent contract. The continuity of income reassures more than the label of the contract.
Strengthening the file
A permanently employed co-borrower, a contribution or regular savings offset the perceived uncertainty of a short contract.
Choosing the right term
A measured term and a prudent payment show that the project holds up, even if income varies from one month to the next.
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