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applying soon - question about overdraft

we're applying for a mortgage soon. i currently have a student overdraft for £3000 (paying it off slowly but surely). my mum has offered to borrow me the money to clear it before the application is made.

first of all, should i wait until my credit file is updated next month (normally on the 11th) before making the app to show it's clear?

and

is the fact it's been overdrawn for a while a problem or will the fact it's been cleared be ok? it's always been run within the t&c's (i.e. never gone informally overdrawn)

thanks xx
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  • matttye
    matttye Posts: 4,828 Forumite
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    It depends on the lender. If you've been in your overdraft for a length of time, it might be seen as financial hardship. Can you not pay off your overdraft out of some of the mortgage deposit and then build that back up? That way you won't have any debt, including to your mother.

    And sorry but I couldn't resist this, given your signature; your mum has offered to 'lend' you the money not 'borrow' it! :p
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  • brettcta
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    her words, not mine
    helpful tips
    it's spelt d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y
    there - 'in or at that place'
    their - 'owned by them'
    they're - 'they are'
    it's bought not brought (i just bought my chicken a suit from that new shop for £6.34)
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