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New Business & New home...possible?

Hi,

We are about to buy an established retail business as well as a house (moving back to Cheshire). How difficult will it be for us to get a mortgage? Any ideas?

We are happy that the business accounts are healthy but will a mortgage lender take that into account?
Thanks,
Woo

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  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 19,446 Forumite
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    What percentage of the purchase price is your deposit?
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
  • Wizwoo
    Wizwoo Posts: 675 Forumite
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    Hi,
    We should have about 25% deposit. We do plan to use a decent amount of equity from our current home to fund the business, keeping some for that deposit.
    Our main worry is whether earnings from the new business will be included against what we can borrow for a new property.
  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 19,446 Forumite
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    I would suggest you put your case to your current lender (or another lender if you prefer or even a mortgage broker). Different lenders have different criteria, so you may have to shop around.
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
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