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Gambling transaction and mortgage

Hi, my partner and I are currently applying for a new mortgage. We have been approved in principle and have to provide 3 months bank statements. Problem is I have several gambling transactions showing on mine (my husband has no idea 😂) they total about £900 over the 3month period in small 10 or 20 pound transactions. My account has never dropped below 7k and I have never been in my overdraft! I know it sounds and looks bad though. I have also stopped in order to clear up the statements incase it does affect the decision.
Any feedback would help! Thanks 👍🏼

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Provide the statements as requested. You've little choice if you want the mortgage.
  • sevenhills
    sevenhills Posts: 5,938 Forumite
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    You could always delay, if you can.
  • Elfinpie
    Elfinpie Posts: 60 Forumite
    If you search the posts in this forum for gambling there have been quite a few threads about it. Have a look at the comments on those as there is quite a lot of advice which should help. :)
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