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Changing Broker

Hi All,

I am part way through a house purchase and having a nightmare with the mortgage broker. They have so far messed up 2 applications. Is it a nightmare to change broker half way through the process?

Any advice would be great as I don’t want to stay with the broker but also don’t want to jeopardise my purchase. In case it makes a difference I am in Scotland

Thanks

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  • amnblog
    amnblog Posts: 12,781 Forumite
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    Messed up 2 applications? How?
    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.
  • datlex
    datlex Posts: 2,252 Forumite
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    I was going to use a broker, but took him a week to tell me the first company he suggested would not be any good. At that point I decided to go direct. Other brokers may do a better job.
    Paid off the last of my unsecured debts in 2016. Then saved up and bought a property. Current aim is to pay off my mortgage as early as possible. Currently over paying every month. Mortgage due to be paid off in 2036 hoping to get it paid off much earlier. Set up my own bespoke spreadsheet to manage my money.
  • I am using the lift scheme in Scotland and twice they messed up the value on the application. It has delayed completion and I almost lost the house!
  • amnblog
    amnblog Posts: 12,781 Forumite
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    So a number has been miss-keyed on a form?

    Presumably, that has now been resolved?
    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.
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