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Question on taking loans from bank
Hi there!
I'm moving house and there is a significant amount needed for the deposit to give to the estate agent.
I'm currently with Nationwide and i would like to know wether ringing via phone or going to a branch makes any difference in applying for a personal loan.
Please advice.
Thanks.
I'm moving house and there is a significant amount needed for the deposit to give to the estate agent.
I'm currently with Nationwide and i would like to know wether ringing via phone or going to a branch makes any difference in applying for a personal loan.
Please advice.
Thanks.
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Whats the loan for ?
The deposit by any chance ?0 -
In theory it shouldn't make any difference to their decision, but for the sake of speed it'll probably be faster going into branch. If you do it on the phone they may want to send you the stuff to sign so you wouldn't get the cash until they have that back. In branch they ought to be able to do everything at once for you, and maybe even release the funds same day.Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.- Mark TwainArguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon: no matter how good you are at chess, its just going to knock over the pieces and strut around like its victorious.0
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The loan is for the deposit overall before we are actually handed the keys and the eventual moving.0
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So I am assuming you have already put in an offer for a property and had it accepted, and have a mortgage agreed. The question I ask is why is there now a shortfall, surely this should have been budgeted for? Also how much is this significant amount that you need?
Some lenders may not provide personal loans for mortgage deposits, although with a good credit rating/score this may not always be the case.
Phoning or ringing the bank shouldn't make much difference in getting a loan decision from them.0 -
firstly you don't pay the estate agent the deposit on the new property; you pay your solicitor
secondly: presumbaly you are only looking for a bridging loan to cover the period between exchange when the 10% deposit is required and completion when the money for your existing property becomes available?
is that right?0 -
Personal loans for house deposits are a complete no no if that's what you're angling at.
When you apply for a mortgage, you state your income and outgoings and the decision is based upon that...if you suddenly go and borrow 10k for a deposit then obviously your financial position has changed and the mortgage offer is invaild.
Some people on here have been left with a withdraw offer after pulling that trick.
Good luck anyway."We want the finest wines available to humanity, we want them here, and we want them now!"0 -
Maybe a rental deposit. In which case they won't give a hoot where it comes from0
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This is for a rental property. This only costs around £2500 and this is mainly for the deposit (of 6 weeks) and the 1-month rent in advance.
So, what do i need to tell my bank if i'm taking out a loan of this "small" amount and reason?0 -
Tell them the truth. They are going to look at your salary and existing personal debt, and base their assessment of your ability to repay on that. Please, don't lie about your outgoings to them - you are better off taking it over longer and paying a little more than getting into trouble.
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