Will I have a problem?

Smiles123

I have just sold my house and looking at putting down 50% deposit for my next house, I did go a bit spend happy during COVID lockdown and did a bit of online slots 🎰... do you think this will impact me getting a mortgage? I didn’t think my house would sell so fast! 

haras_n0sirrah

No
As a broker we see gambling transactions quite a lot
People can spend their disposable income how they like
The only time it is a problem is when it is clearly a problem (gambling excessive amounts and bills going unpaid as a result)

Smiles123

Ok I did do £1000 in one night, at the minute we are fine I would hate to think it was frowned upon.
thanks

haras_n0sirrah

You can speak to a broker who will be able to give you advice on which lenders are better than others when it comes to bank statements (some lenders will question transactions and 1k in one go may raise an eyebrow). If you don't have a broker some of us who post here are independent brokers. We are identifiable by our signatures. We are not allowed to approach posters but most of us are happy to respond to pm's. Why not read the boards and pm someone who you feel can help.