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How are my chances of getting a mortgage?

neopickaze
neopickaze Posts: 9 Forumite
edited 9 August 2012 at 9:46PM in Mortgages & endowments
**Post Deleted** Thanks for the advice.

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  • harvey115
    harvey115 Posts: 691 Forumite
    If the default was already mentioned to the lender and the application is still progressing, I do not think you need to worry about it.

    Halifax is one of the most lenient high street bank.
  • harvey115
    harvey115 Posts: 691 Forumite
    I think only your broker can answer this question, however if you can see a default on your file then whoever does a credit search should be able to see it as well.
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    neopickaze wrote: »
    although I have been living in my overdraft since university.

    So the 5% deposit is gifted as well?
  • bigadaj
    bigadaj Posts: 11,531 Forumite
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    This has got to be problematic, no employment history, no deposit saved and a permanent overdraft, I certainly wouldn't be rushing to lend you money. A new build will also mean you are in negative equity from day one, would it not Have been better to rent, save a little after paying off debts and then look for a house?
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