Getting a mortgage after completing a DMP

amr547

As title really - what sort of things should we keep in mind?

OH has recently finished a DMP (was around £3.5k when he defaulted in 2011, consequence of losing his job) and we're looking to start saving for a deposit (ideally 15% plus fees on a £120k property). Would like to be 'prepared' and give ourselves the best possible shot.

Is there a 'timeframe' we should wait out before applying? I'm assuming we will need to approach a broker nearer the time.

Single applicant for mortgage isn't really an option as my income is only £17k p/a, so all advice greatly appreciated.

Thrugelmir

How long do you expect to take to save the deposit?

amr547

Thrugelmir wrote: »

How long do you expect to take to save the deposit?

Probably around 18 months. It's a while off and the market could change substantially in that time- however I know it's probably not going to be a walk in the park and I want to go into this with realistic expectations and knowing where we stand :-)

Thrugelmir

Speak to a broker that deals with adverse credit cases. 18 months isn't a long time post DMP.

Other advice is to be squeaky clean with your credit record. Save your deposit with a lender you may wish to borrow from. As you'll need to demonstrate a reformed character as part of the exercise.

amr547

Thrugelmir wrote: »

Speak to a broker that deals with adverse credit cases. 18 months isn't a long time post DMP.

Other advice is to be squeaky clean with your credit record. Save your deposit with a lender you may wish to borrow from. As you'll need to demonstrate a reformed character as part of the exercise.

I did wonder whether 18 months would be too soon! We are happy to stay in rented accommodation for longer if necessary - and it means a bigger deposit too, which isn't a bad thing.

What would you perceive to be a more acceptable timeframe after completing a DMP?

Thrugelmir

amr547 wrote: »

What would you perceive to be a more acceptable timeframe after completing a DMP?

That's why I suggested speaking to a specialist broker. As lenders in general have become and are becoming increasingly tougher. So knowing who to approach at a given time needs someone with the knowledge.