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  • [Deleted User]
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    Some have. Remember, it varies by lender.
  • HeCh
    HeCh Posts: 55 Forumite
    . . . or even stoozers!
  • HeCh
    HeCh Posts: 55 Forumite
    I wish all lenders were completely open then we could all play by the same rules!
  • MallyGirl
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    eddddy wrote: »
    One bank explained that it was to manage their asset/liability ratios.

    i.e. They have to keep a bit of money aside, just in case people with high credit limits on dormant cards decide to start using them again. So they'd rather close those accounts (or reduce their credit limits), and use that money for something more profitable.

    I had the same with my VirginOne mortgage. I was way under my facility and they wondered if they could lower it. I said no as I had plans to spend a fair bit on an orangery and they were fine with that.
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  • bigadaj
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    MallyGirl wrote: »
    I had the same with my VirginOne mortgage. I was way under my facility and they wondered if they could lower it. I said no as I had plans to spend a fair bit on an orangery and they were fine with that.

    Should have said a shrubbery!
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