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How can I keep my property?

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  • rms1
    rms1 Posts: 223 Forumite
    Wh05apk wrote: »
    Why, would it have to be on repayment?

    I don't care what the mortgage type is as long as we can afford the payments and stay here.
  • hcb42
    hcb42 Posts: 5,962 Forumite
    Wh05apk wrote: »
    Why, would it have to be on repayment?

    I didnt think the OP would be rushing for another interest free mortgage and poor repayment vehicle....looks like security was needeD!
    Quick calc on the calculator at say 4% over ten years £125K would mean about £1260 a month repayment OP. If you can cover in that region (and bearing in mind they could go up, then you're ok, assuming you can overpay like mad in next five to reduce the risk.
  • rms1
    rms1 Posts: 223 Forumite
    £1260 a month, no chance!! I think overpaying in the next 5 years is my only hope.
  • Wh05apk
    Wh05apk Posts: 2,938 Forumite
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    rms1 wrote: »
    £1260 a month, no chance!! I think overpaying in the next 5 years is my only hope.

    That's precisely why I asked helencbradshaw why it had to be on repayment, would suggest i/o, overpay where you can, and accept that ultimately you may have to downsize or do an equity release mortgage if you cannot extend long enough.
    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.
  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
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    Anyone lined up to inherit the property?

    Do they want it?

    I would be able to prove the ability to pay.

    pay how much?
  • Wh05apk
    Wh05apk Posts: 2,938 Forumite
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    Anyone lined up to inherit the property?

    Do they want it?

    I would be able to prove the ability to pay.

    pay how much?


    It doesn't matter, what he can proove, it will have to fit the lenders affordabilty model, it that says no, he can proove till he's blue in the face, it won't do anygood.

    They will now assess, on your income going forward, i.e. pension income, and depdending on the term, may accept your business income, if you intend to continue working.
    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.
  • hcb42
    hcb42 Posts: 5,962 Forumite
    Wh05apk wrote: »
    That's precisely why I asked helencbradshaw why it had to be on repayment, would suggest i/o, overpay where you can, and accept that ultimately you may have to downsize or do an equity release mortgage if you cannot extend long enough.

    I am a traditionalist, and i assumed the Op was too..I assumed if they wanted to give away part of the home they would just downsize in the first place...but they are dead against that!
  • rms1
    rms1 Posts: 223 Forumite
    Anyone lined up to inherit the property?

    Do they want it?

    I would be able to prove the ability to pay.

    pay how much?

    We have 2 boys who would inherit the property but they are well set up themselves and would rather see us happy.
  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
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    rms1 wrote: »
    We have 2 boys who would inherit the property but they are well set up themselves and would rather see us happy.

    If you being happy is keeping the house get them to pay the mortgage off.
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