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Mortgage & JSA

I am claiming Job Seekers Allowance.
I have just received forms to complete to receive mortgage relief.

Can you tell me how this will affect my credit rating and mortgage applications in the future.

I have just been to see my mortgage lender Cheltenham and Gloucester and they do not have a problem with it as long as the mortgage is paid.

However, I was told that other Building Societies may not be so accommodating.

Can you advise please?

Comments

  • Meeper
    Meeper Posts: 1,394 Forumite
    Is that the only income you have?
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as an Independent Financial Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • yes. JSA is my only income but I have savings
  • catieeb06
    catieeb06 Posts: 576 Forumite
    You will need to keep up your full repayments until the money starts to come through to the government. Even then, if it's not a sufficient amount in order to make your full monthly payment, you will be expected to fund the shortfall.
    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.
  • Thank you but that is not my question.

    I have never defaulted on a mortgage payment or any other loan payment

    I am concerned that if I accept mortgage relief how will it affect my future, with respect to new loan applications or new mortgage applications
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