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jennishebard
jennishebard Posts: 1 Newbie
in Mortgages & endowments
Hi
In the 80's I had a mortgage with National Provincial BS and was charged 1% extra because I was a female. When I switched to Nat West Bank it was the same. Was this legal? Can I claim it back at all?
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  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,268 Forumite
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    Do you have something which evidences this?

    I've been active in the mortgage market since 1984 and I don't remember seeing anything like this. I even remember N&P's white bee-covered marketing material from the 80s after the Burnley merger spawned the N&P.

    NatWest? Again, I don't recall seeing anything like you have suggested...
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  • Amst
    Amst Posts: 141 Forumite
    kingstreet wrote: »
    Do you have something which evidences this?

    I wouldn't hold your breath for this...absolutely ridiculous claim which will be guaranteed to be incorrect. :T
  • csgohan4
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    wind up, calling it
    "It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"

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  • mcpitman
    mcpitman Posts: 1,267 Forumite
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    jennishebard wrote: »
    Hi
    In the 80's I had a mortgage with National Provincial BS and was charged 1% extra because I was a female. When I switched to Nat West Bank it was the same. Was this legal? Can I claim it back at all?


    Prove it, and why has it taken 30 years for you to come up with this query?
    Life isn't about the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away. Like choking....
  • Brock_and_Roll
    Brock_and_Roll Posts: 1,207 Forumite
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    Count yourself lucky!!


    I am a man and for the last 30 years I have been charged many % more for than a woman for the same car insurance! #metoo #compo
  • dunstonh
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    edited 15 February 2018 at 5:19PM
    I was doing mortgages back in the 80s and don't recall any pricing based on gender.
    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.
  • Mahsroh
    Mahsroh Posts: 769 Forumite
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    If your claim is successful do let us know...... i'll have a few car insurance companies i'll want to speak to!
  • ashe
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    Brock_and_Roll wrote: »
    Count yourself lucky!!


    I am a man and for the last 30 years I have been charged many % more for than a woman for the same car insurance! #metoo #compo

    Quality :money:
  • curtlyb
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    I'm watching this thread with interest, reckon I could have a case with the European Court of Human Rights about having to take my state pension at 65 whilst the missus could take hers at 60 ........
  • dunstonh
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    curtlyb wrote: »
    I'm watching this thread with interest, reckon I could have a case with the European Court of Human Rights about having to take my state pension at 65 whilst the missus could take hers at 60 ........

    Be careful. the thicko WASPI trolls will come after you for saying that.
    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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