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Getting a mortgage after bankruptcy
wjohns
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I was made bankrupt 13 years ago and have been told I won't get a mortgage now from a high street lender. Has anyone got any advice? I'm pulling my hair out.
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It is possible. I a former bankrupt with a repossession, I got a mortgage 9 years post BR. I went through a broker.2019 MFW No. 74 £13700/£30000 (45.66%)
12k in 2018 No. 98 £6274.19/£18000 (34.85%)
BTL (start) £97440.00 (current) £68000.00
Residential (start) £275000.00 (current) £268000.000 -
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2918012/how-to-get-a-mortgage-after-bankruptcy
This is an old but helpful thread.2019 MFW No. 74 £13700/£30000 (45.66%)
12k in 2018 No. 98 £6274.19/£18000 (34.85%)
BTL (start) £97440.00 (current) £68000.00
Residential (start) £275000.00 (current) £268000.000 -
You have been fed nonsense - most mainstream Lenders have no problem with this.
Use a Broker for a smooth process.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.0 -
whoever told you that wasn't a broker (or a very bad one)
as long as your conduct has been good in the last 6 years then this is a high street case
see a brokerI am a Mortgage Adviser
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.0
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