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Remortgage with 5 year old default

Hi. My husband and I are stuck on the NRock Together mortgage which is quite damaging in itself to our credit file because it shows as high unsecured borrowing. (Loan & mortgage split).

In 2010 we entered a DMP due to genuine unforeseen circumstances, which one of our creditors did not agree to so we have a Default of £6k (credit card July 2010). All of our debts were settled during 2011 when our circumstances returned to normal.

We have 15% equity. Is it worth us pursuing this or do we have no chance? Would really like to leave NRock ASAP.

Many Thanks

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  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,690 Forumite
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    There are 1 or 2 lenders who will consider it, rates will be a little above the high street rates.

    Something to bare in mind is that the loan part of the together mortgage will have a higher rate if your mortgage leaves them I believe.

    Its worth speaking to a broker as I dont think you will get this through on your own.
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    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.
  • Thank-u. My ltv is 85% this is loan and mortgage balance together. I intend to shift it all to mortgage
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,690 Forumite
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    Ah, thats not too bad then.

    Speak to a broker experienced in adverse - a lot of brokers will kick this out as soon as you mention DMP.
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    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.
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