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bad credit + mortgages

Myself and my partner split up this year and I moved out. The mortgage company say he's not paid the mortgage for 2 months - he says he has. Can anyone tell me if I can renounce any claim on the property to stop my credit rating from suffering anymore? And how hard will it be for me to get a mortgage in the future?

Thanks
Janey

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  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    If it is a joint mortgage, you are both jointly liable

    You cannot renounce your claim.

    You need to get in contact with Citizens Advice as they should be able to help, and the lender, to explain what is happening.

    Having missed mortgage payments on your credit file will make things difficult
    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.
  • Hi Herbie,
    Thanks for your reply I have actually done all you said. I'm still waiting for the lender to forward all correspondence on to me.
    Jane
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