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Advice, please

Hi, am new to this... have a fixed rate mortgage with santander expires end of oct 2012, current mortgage 170k, house up for sale, want to down size mortgage to 130k, have about 66% equity and good credit history (nothing adverse) but santander will only lend 60k if we move as wont consider tax credits and income from other rented property, any advice? many thanks.

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  • Dave_Ham
    Dave_Ham Posts: 6,045 Forumite
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    Sorry simple answer, but go to a lender that will.

    Santander are not best priced iny case..

    Good luck..
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  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    We are now in july so if you do get a buyer make sure you dont sell until october when the fixed deal finishes.
  • Wh05apk
    Wh05apk Posts: 2,938 Forumite
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    Who have you spoken to? Abbey will normally allow tax credits.
    I am a mortgage adviser.
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