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CCJ and a mortgage?!?

Hi Guys,


I have had my credit report and after many years and payments I have now got left 2 defaults of £142 (offered f&f to clear this) and £533 (will try and clear with f&f soon)


I also have a ccj of £4000 for student uni fees which were meant to be covered by student loans however they withdrew funding after I left as I was repeating the 1st year for the 3rd time which wasn't allowed.


I have contacted the solicitors who have asked me to email them an offer of instalments.


Iv been thinking about a mortgage as im spending half my wage every month on a run down rented property where the landlord wont do a thing!


Firstly how much damage will the satisfied/settled defaults do?


Secondly am I likely to get a mortgage when I have an outstanding ccj?


I currently have no overdraft, no credit cards, no loans, no HP, I live off my wages and wages alone as my credit has been really bad since I was 18 and foolish!


Any help would be appreciated!

Comments

  • happy_bunny_2
    happy_bunny_2 Posts: 4,488 Forumite
    How old are the defaults?

    Do you have a CCJ or are they applying for one?

    When is the CCJ dated, if you have one.

    The above will be on your credit file.
    :beer:
  • LolStevo
    LolStevo Posts: 548 Forumite
    The default I offered the f&f for is from 2009 and the other 2011, the ccj from 2012. x
  • happy_bunny_2
    happy_bunny_2 Posts: 4,488 Forumite
    Should be able to get a mortgage with those defaults settled.

    That CCJ may be an issue.

    Try posting for advice on the mortgage board.

    HB
    :beer:
  • LolStevo
    LolStevo Posts: 548 Forumite
    Thank you! Is it worth me using the deposit money to pay off the CCJ or will it still be bad as showing as satisfied or settled? x
  • happy_bunny_2
    happy_bunny_2 Posts: 4,488 Forumite
    I would think it would need to be settled, but the mortgage board folks are better placed to advise.

    HB
    :beer:
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