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mortgage for private sale

hi guys

i am looking to buy my friends property and have a greed a price of 125000.however my friend(the seller) has agreed to give me the 10% deposit needed to put down and i will add it to the price of the mortgage.
so after number crunching the mortgage i will ask the bank for is 137,500 with me putting a deposit of 13,750 (which i will be given by the seller).

Just wondering what you guys think about this and whether the banks will accept this?any advice appreciated

Comments

  • JQ.
    JQ. Posts: 1,919 Forumite
    No they won't.
  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    you need a valuation report on the property to see what the bank will lend againsy it - jus cos yu tell them it's worth 137k does not mean they will agree

    plus, fraudulent application. if caught, may never be able to borrow again. worth it??
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
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