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Hi

I have a fixed rate that is due to end Nov. I currently pay £675 interest only with SPML and they are quoting my new fee at £1008.63!!! I had issues with previous mortgage arrears, but have now been clean for 3yrs. In that time my credit file is spotless apart from the previous mortgage. I even managed to obtain a mainstream credit card and mail order catologues...all of which are bang up to date and no missed payments at all.

Would I have a chance at a more normal mortgage now or would I still be classed as adverse due to the previous mortgage? I have no CCJs or defaults.

Any help appreciated thank you.

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  • koexelek
    koexelek Posts: 7,847 Forumite
    If you have been clear for 3 years, I think there is a good chance you could get a high street deal.
    A lot of it will depend on loan to value, as the more equity you have, the better.
    I am a Mortgage adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • Thanks,

    the property is worth 170000...identical house sold for that value 2months ago. We owe 121000.

    I have just been in touch with my old broker so hopefully I will hear soon.
  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    Being under 75% LTV is a great help.

    Being clean for over 3 years is even more of a help!

    You should be able to move back towards mainstream rates, with the more sympathetic lenders - assuming you meet all their other criteria
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • koexelek
    koexelek Posts: 7,847 Forumite
    herbiesjp wrote: »
    Being under 75% LTV is a great help.

    Being clean for over 3 years is even more of a help!

    You should be able to move back towards mainstream rates, with the more sympathetic lenders - assuming you meet all their other criteria


    Agreed. If the more fussy big boys ( Nationwide, C & G etc won't do it) I am sure some of the regional building societies would look at it favourably.
    I am a Mortgage adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
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