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changing mortgage with bad credit

+originally posted in debt free wannabe+
hi

can anyone assist.

my mortgage is on a variable with abbey and i wish to change.

the problem is i have one ccj and currently on dmp with payplan, does anyone know or had experience about trying to change their mortgage to a better deal.. ie a good broker or understanding bank (if there is such a thing):rolleyes:

i am currently on 1% above base

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  • toonfish
    toonfish Posts: 1,260 Forumite
    I would try Abbey first - they can be quite flexible. After that you should seek out a fee free broker who will explore the mainstream lenders before pushing you down the "adverse credit" (high proc fee) route.
    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.



  • Call retentions and they will tell you if any cheaper deals can be gained

    0800 028 0064 option 3
  • Abbey are usually pretty good with this sort of thing especially if you have no arrears on your mortgage. if you can stay with Abbey then you should do, as I doubt you will find a better lender with your credit history, also its a pain in the bum when new lenders want breakdowns of the dmp and loads of fiddly details, good luck.
    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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