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What are my chances?

Default on credit file from 2016, several missed payments in 2019, use of pay day loans last one 2019.

I was going to go for a mortgage in 2022 when the default was gone, but now I’m wondering if I could bring it forward to next summer. 
First time buyer, salary 30k, deposit £30-£35k, 2 credit cards paid off in full every month, no outstanding debt. Properties between £120k and £150k. 
Is it worth trying or wait the extra year...

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  • Can't comment on the missed payments but I have a 2016 default and have used payday loans, have successfully got a high St mortgage with Natwest at 1.86%
    Speak to a broker xx
  • lantanna
    lantanna Posts: 4,471 Forumite
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    Great thanks for that, I’ve still plenty of time to go, just hoping the world will be more settled next summer and a mortgage possible  : ) I’m on the right track
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