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preable
preable Posts: 2,114 Forumite
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Hey

I am 18 on on benifits and living with my mum.

I got a call from brighthouse today for a item i applyed for. They say my mum needs to come with me to co-sign as i live with her!

Will i get accepted as im on benifits. My mum has a good fulltime job by the way.

Thanks

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  • Nile
    Nile Posts: 14,799 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hello preable

    I think the experts on the 'Loans' board will be able to help you, so I'll move your thread across.

    Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this in these circumstances: I’ve asked Board Guides to move threads if they’ll receive a better response elsewhere(please see this rule) so this post/thread has been moved to another board, where it should get more replies. If you have any questions about this policy please email [EMAIL="abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]abuse@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL].

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    Nile
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  • savemoney
    savemoney Posts: 18,125 Forumite
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    I think you pay way over the odds for items you get from them. I know they were mentioned some time ago on BBC watchdog along with other companies that do these type of loans for goods etc

    If you need something like a tv/laptop cant your mum lend you the money and pay her back
  • CLAPTON
    CLAPTON Posts: 41,865 Forumite
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    they are very expensive and charge at least 29.9% APR interest.

    It would be much better to save up the money first and so avoid paying t the interest and then try other stores to see if they are cheaper.
  • Woofles
    Woofles Posts: 1,249 Forumite
    These people do not have a good reputation, avoid at all costs.
    Woofles you need to get out of that house. You are going insane:eek: - colinw

    apologises for spelling mistakes - google toolbar and I have had a hissy fit and I've lost me spell checker.
  • OwtForNowt
    OwtForNowt Posts: 1,685 Forumite
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
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