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Mortgage Bad Credit

Hi,
Myself and my partner split up last year, and I am unable to afford my current place that we bought together and am selling the home.
I have a bad credit score (480), a couple of settled defaults (over 3 years old) and a lot of credit (around £11000).  I am looking to pay off the credit I have out of the equity, but I cannot pay it off until then. I also have a current mortgage with YBS with my partner.  I have been declined by all lenders my broker has tried including Precise, Kensington and Aldermore because of the amount of credit I have. 
I have been looking at a home for £152k and will have approx £55k deposit after paying debts and fees.  I have a salary of £33k per anum. 
Does anyone have any advice or is it just a case of I cannot get a mortgage? 

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  • ACG
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    With a 30% deposit you should have options. Are you in Scotland by any chance? You might have few options if you are. 

    If you are not, I think your broker is probably not the most experienced with adverse. 
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