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mis-sold mortgage & insurance?

Hi everyone
I took out a mortgage 5 years ago with the lovely Northern Rock.
I had been told, moments before seeing them, by an advisor with another company that I'd need at least 90 mins to go through the whole process of getting a quote and maybe signing up. The champion salesperson at NR (plaques everywhere) managed to have us out the door in less than 40 mins, by simply skipping an awful lot of stuff. It was not made clear that the cover didn't HAVE to be the one they provided. Left the building dazed and confused, but with a mortgage.
Do I have a leg to stand on regarding this mis-sell?
Thanks

Comments

  • Wutang_2
    Wutang_2 Posts: 2,513 Forumite
    Did they not provide you with any paperwork (after)?

    How would the mortgage be missold?
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  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    If you were not sure what it was, why did you sign anything?
  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    Sounds like the whole mortgage amount (plus interest, flowers, chocolate, a harem of beauties and some wine) should be refunded to you pronto. Pretty straight-forward case based on what you've said.
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,009 Forumite
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    It was not made clear that the cover didn't HAVE to be the one they provided.

    There is no requirement for them to do so. They were tied agents after all.
    Do I have a leg to stand on regarding this mis-sell?

    No as there hasnt been a mis-sale.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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