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Is this ppi ?

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Greetings all,

we have bought 3 houses in our time as self employed then as ltd co so maybe not the best income stream the mortgage co wanted to see we have each time been made to pay a 1 off insurance policy (say £ 5-800) before mortgage granted

Is this PPI ?

I would add that both mortgages we have paid off well before term

Thanks

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  • Nasqueron
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    choppy-c wrote: »
    Greetings all,

    we have bought 3 houses in our time as self employed then as ltd co so maybe not the best income stream the mortgage co wanted to see we have each time been made to pay a 1 off insurance policy (say £ 5-800) before mortgage granted

    Is this PPI ?

    I would add that both mortgages we have paid off well before term

    Thanks

    Given the sum paid and the nature of your finances, especially if you were borrowing more than 90% of the house price, it sounds more like a MIG which is an insurance for the bank in case you stop paying. These were mandatory and you cannot complain about them as you could have saved more money or borrowed less

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  • dunstonh
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    we have bought 3 houses in our time as self employed then as ltd co

    Which means you are not self employed.
    Is this PPI ?
    No.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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