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Arrangement fee question

Due to issues with not being able to get my hands on a pot of money I have arranged a mortgage (as a backup plan) and have had the mortgage application sent to me.

If I post the application forms back to the lender but in the end don't take the mortgage will I still be liable for the arrangement fee?

Think I know the answer:rotfl:

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  • I'm pretty sure you wont be liable for the fee, but this could vary depending on provider always best to check - give em a quick call :)
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,371 Forumite
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    what do the terms say?

    If it says non-refundable then it means it is not refundable.
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  • ACG
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    Can you add the arrangement fee to the mortgage? If so its not usually payable even if you do not take up the mortgage.

    I know some lenders (natwest for example) charge £150 if they make an offer but you do not take it up.
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  • Leon_W
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    Usually there would be a valuation fee payable on application which you would obviously lose if a valuation was carried out.


    The terms of any application fee would be in the Key Features document you have to be in receipt of before making an application.
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