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Mortgage in my name only

Hi I wonder if I can get some advice please?

My husband was declared bankrupt in January 2012 and we are having to sell our home as we can no longer afford the mortgage even at interest only. We owe £375K on a house we oaid £550K for 5 years ago. We have had the house up for sale for 18 months and it is on the market at £450K but we are going to have to drop the price again soon.

I earn £42.5K/year as a teacher. My question is, will I be able to get a mortgage on my own and roughly what percentage deposit do you think I will need?

Thanks.

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  • Dave_Ham
    Dave_Ham Posts: 6,045 Forumite
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    You would typically require a minimum of 10% and you could get a mortgage of upto £210k, depending upon other variables.

    What can you afford each month and assume your credit score is ok?
    I am a Mortgage Broker
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