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Car finance and mortgage.

Afternoon, I'm new to the forum so apologise if this is in the wrong place!

Anyway the question is, me and my partner are looking to get a mortgage around 2016, sooner if possible!
I would like a new car too, I know we can afford mortgage, bills and a car between us.
When the time comes to getting a new car is it best to get finance on the car, or get a loan out to cover the cost?
What would be the best route if we are looking at getting a mortgage?
Does it matter what type of credit is used on the mortgage application?

Thanks in advance

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  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,350 Forumite
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    It doesn't matter.

    The monthly payment will determine how much less you can borrow.
    I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • SBeswick
    SBeswick Posts: 7 Forumite
    Thanks for your reply!

    So just as a theory if the repayments are smaller is there a greater chance of borrowing more?
  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,350 Forumite
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    Yes, that would be a reasonable conclusion.

    Try putting your details in a lender's online calculator. Input a credit agreement for £300. See what the affordable mortgage amount would be.

    Change it to £200. What's the output now?

    There's the difference in a £100 a month credit commitment on affordability.
    I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • SBeswick
    SBeswick Posts: 7 Forumite
    Thanks kingstreet!

    I wi have a look into this with more detail on the mortgage calculators!

    Thanks again !
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