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Getting a mortgage after completing a DMP
amr547
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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.
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.
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How long do you expect to take to save the deposit?0
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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 :-)0 -
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.0 -
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?0 -
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.0
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