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RTW
RTW Posts: 15 Forumite
edited 24 December 2013 at 11:04AM in Credit file & ratings
Hi,

I am looking to purchase my first property. I have a few factors in my favour but a CCJ against my name. I want to know the extent to which this will prevent me (a) getting a mortgage and (b) getting a decent rate.

Property Price: £120,000
Deposit: £48,000
Loan: £72,000
LTV: 60%

Single applicant, £44,000 salary.

Credit File:

- CCJ £62 issued April 2011, satisfied November 2013 (wasn't aware and currently disputing but assume it stands).

- 1 other late payment back in April 2009, paid the following month.

- On electoral roll for past 4 years

- No current debt. Only credit I have is (a) phone contract (now over 10 months old). No late payments on this, (b) £2,000 overdraft - not used in 2 years.

- Had same current account for 9 years, same address over 3 years and current job 9 months

I have been researching mortgages/properties/credit files for a couple of months but haven't yet approached a lender.

Could anyone advise my best course of action? Are there some suggested lenders that i should approach and ones to definitely avoid?

Thanks

Comments

  • Have you tried posting on the Mortgage board? They will know your chances with a broker.
    :beer:
  • CKhalvashi
    CKhalvashi Posts: 12,134 Forumite
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    This one will be a broker job.

    I've seen several with BR on their files get a mortgage with one of the high street banks, so please don't let your CCJ put you off, as long as it's paid.

    CK
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  • That's 60% LTV not 40%.


    With that sort of deposit you should be ok, many lenders will ignore a satisfied CCJ or default under £100.


    Broker and all 3 credit files required to make sure you approach the right lenders.
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  • RTW wrote: »
    Hi,

    I am looking to purchase my first property. I have a few factors in my favour but a CCJ against my name. I want to know the extent to which this will prevent me (a) getting a mortgage and (b) getting a decent rate.

    Property Price: £120,000
    Deposit: £48,000
    Loan: £72,000
    LTV: 60%

    Single applicant, £44,000 salary.

    Credit File:

    - CCJ £62 issued April 2011, satisfied November 2013 (wasn't aware and currently disputing but assume it stands).

    - 1 other late payment back in April 2009, paid the following month.

    - On electoral roll for past 4 years

    - No current debt. Only credit I have is (a) phone contract (now over 10 months old). No late payments on this, (b) £2,000 overdraft - not used in 2 years.

    - Had same current account for 9 years, same address over 3 years and current job 9 months

    I have been researching mortgages/properties/credit files for a couple of months but haven't yet approached a lender.

    Could anyone advise my best course of action? Are there some suggested lenders that i should approach and ones to definitely avoid?

    Thanks

    Well yes unless its been set aside....
    Proud to be a member of the Anti Enforcement Hobbyist Gang.:D:T
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