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support for mortgage interest loan

Hi,

Just wondering whether this included automatically when you apply for benefit or you need to apply separately?

It shows on the calculation when I used the benefit calculator. While it helps with my income/expenses it's not something I want because it's a loan and I need to pay it back in the future.

If it's automatically included, how can I cancel it? Just ring the DWP?


TIA.

San

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  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,976 Forumite
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    sanova76 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Just wondering whether this included automatically when you apply for benefit or you need to apply separately?

    It shows on the calculation when I used the benefit calculator. While it helps with my income/expenses it's not something I want because it's a loan and I need to pay it back in the future.

    If it's automatically included, how can I cancel it? Just ring the DWP?


    TIA.

    San
    You need to apply.
  • WhenIam64
    WhenIam64 Posts: 1,052 Forumite
    It is also a secured loan - secured as a charge on your property like a second mortgage.

    Not suitable for everyone which is why the take up appears low. You'd best consider it carefully

    https://www.gov.uk/support-for-mortgage-interest

    Government can't be accused of mis-selling a financial product like others can. Note this comment from Turn2us
    You have to pay back the loan and the interest added to it, when you sell or transfer ownership of your property providing there is enough equity left. A charging order is placed on your property so that you have to pay it back when you sell it.
    Unlike some here, I am not omniscient. If I am wrong correct me. I won't take offence.

    The law is like an ocean - have a swim but don't drown.
  • paddedjohn
    paddedjohn Posts: 7,512 Forumite
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    WhenIam64 wrote: »
    It is also a secured loan - secured as a charge on your property like a second mortgage.

    Not suitable for everyone which is why the take up appears low. You'd best consider it carefully

    https://www.gov.uk/support-for-mortgage-interest

    Government can't be accused of mis-selling a financial product like others can. Note this comment from Turn2us

    Did you not read the opening post?
    Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.
  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,976 Forumite
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    sanova76 wrote: »
    Hi,

    it's not something I want

    San
    WhenIam64 wrote: »
    . You'd best consider it carefully
    OP clearly states it's not something they want.
  • sanova76
    sanova76 Posts: 290 Forumite
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    Thanks for the replies.

    As it's something you need to apply I won't bother about it.
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