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Mortgage advice RTB

Hi all,

I'm looking for some advice please on getting a mortgage.

I have used my RTB and received an offer letter of £48000 house valued at £107000. I have a £20000 deposit. So we need a £30000 mortgage.

My husband 54, who is working full time and on good wages £32000 year, but credit score is not the best but also not that bad , will be applying for the mortgage.

Any suggestions on the best place to go or where we should start.

TIA

Comments

  • David_White
    David_White Posts: 892 Forumite
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    For a RTB purchase with credit issues I'd suggest having a chat with an experienced broker is it won't necessarily be as straight forward as walking into the local building soc.
    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.
  • Lilla_D
    Lilla_D Posts: 359 Forumite
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    I agree, your lender options will be limited due to your husband's age as well as his credit history, but it's not mission impossible, as I've just done one for someone in a similar situation. There is hope! :)
    I am a Mortgage Broker
    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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