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Hi,

I've been working abroad for 5 years and returned in November, 2015. I found a new job and started in January this year (full time now, probation was January). I'm a UK citizen and I've had a UK bank account for many years, my credit history is good. I'm not sure if it was legal but I stayed on the electoral (at my parents address).

I've been told that Halifax might consider a mortgage application based around my circumstances. Does anyone know other lenders or can anyone give me advice?

Thanks:-)

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    After five years out of the country you've no recent UK credit history.
  • amnblog
    amnblog Posts: 12,727 Forumite
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    There may be options out there for you but you will need an independent broker to handle it for you.
    I am a Mortgage Broker

    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, 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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