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Using equityng to clear debt when moving
rich81
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If I have a house worth 180k with 100k equity but also 20k unsecured debt, could I sell my house, put 80K deposit towards the next house and keep 20k to clear debts? Would a mortgage lender accept this or would they insist the 20k in affordability calculations, even though it will be cleared before the new mortgage starts?
If I have a house worth 180k with 100k equity but also 20k unsecured debt, could I sell my house, put 80K deposit towards the next house and keep 20k to clear debts? Would a mortgage lender accept this or would they insist the 20k in affordability calculations, even though it will be cleared before the new mortgage starts?
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It depends on the lender, it could also be a term of the mortgage offer that you repay that debt and provide evidence that you have done so."You've been reading SOS when it's just your clock reading 5:05 "0
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As long as you can get a mortgage with the £80,000 deposit then is no reason why you cannot use the £20,000 to clear your current debts, you have enough for other costs and fees?0
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A couple of lenders include in affordability debt which will be repaid on completion. These should be avoided.
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