We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
New job, can I still get Housing Benefit?
sarks
Posts: 55 Forumite
Hello, bit of a newbie at all this so please bear with me.
I have just received a job offer today which is for minimum wage at 30 hours a week (it was 25 but they upped it so I could get WTC).
Does anyone know if I would still be eligible for some help with my mortgage?
Apologies as I have tried to google this information but I can't find clarity on this. Currently I am on JSA and have been for 20 months and on HB which pays my interest only mortgage. I don't mind the low wage as the job is a great stepping stone for changing my career but it would be really helpful to know.
Many thanks
I have just received a job offer today which is for minimum wage at 30 hours a week (it was 25 but they upped it so I could get WTC).
Does anyone know if I would still be eligible for some help with my mortgage?
Apologies as I have tried to google this information but I can't find clarity on this. Currently I am on JSA and have been for 20 months and on HB which pays my interest only mortgage. I don't mind the low wage as the job is a great stepping stone for changing my career but it would be really helpful to know.
Many thanks
TANSTAAFL - unless you have a voucher for said lunch from MSE 
0
Comments
-
HB is not for Mortgage Interest. It's for Rent only.
What you've been getting is from your JSA award. You can't get JSA when you work 30 hrs a week, so you won't get any help with your mortgage in those circumstances.0 -
Ah, now that makes sense. Thank you!TANSTAAFL - unless you have a voucher for said lunch from MSE0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.4K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.4K Spending & Discounts
- 247.3K Work, Benefits & Business
- 604K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.4K Life & Family
- 261.5K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards