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Hi,

Just looking for a little advice. I'm about to apply for a mortgage with my partner, who has an excellent credit history.

Recently I have had a few unauthorised overdraft charges on my bank account, which will be on my file, but obviously paid them back with my salary.

My partner is selling a property and I am a first time buyer so we have a deposit. I also have a very good income and my partner has moderate so we have a good monthly income to contribute.

Will my bank charges affect our ability to get a mortgage or just effect the competitiveness of our deal?

If it will effect it, would it be worth waiting, say 6 months until that is off my record?

Thanks,

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  • Senior_Paper_Monitor
    Senior_Paper_Monitor Posts: 2,918 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 10 January 2011 at 6:43PM
    Obtain your credit report(s) - if you are less than 100% happy at interpreting it then find yourself a broker who will assist and identify appropriate lenders for you.
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