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Can I remortgage? Paid-off IVA still on credit report

So I paid off my IVA about four months ago. It and some of the now settled debtors remain on my credit report, even though my credit score jumped from 220 to 813 (Experian/Clear Score).

I have a credit card which I use only for fuel and pay off in full each month. 

I have tried applying for credit to make a one off purchase of the value of £1,500 MAX and been refused. 

But what I'd REALLY like to do is remortgage, either for the outstanding amount to get a better deal or to release up to 10k of the capital.

House is probably worth £160-170,000. Outstanding mortgage is £110,000.

My salary is significantly higher than it was when I got into the IVA and I am in a much stronger financial position now. 

So what do you think - can I remortgage? 

I could save around £300 a month IF I am accepted!

Look forward to your views.

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  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,981 Forumite
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    When did you enter the IVA? 
    I 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.
  • End of 2016. I paid it off early by selling a rental property.
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,981 Forumite
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    I think you are going to struggle to get normal rates for at least 12 months.
    If there are very few negative markers on your credit report, you might be able to get normal rates but I would not fancy your chances. 

    There are lenders who will consider you now, but I think rates are more likely to be in the 5-7% range. 
    I 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.
  • So wait another you year, you reckon? And in 12 months report should be clear?
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,981 Forumite
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    I dont know if your credit report will start to clear, I have not seen it.
    But I dont think you are going to get normal rate for at least 12 months. In 12 months you MIGHT be able to get them, butt he devil is in the detail as they say. 
    I 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.
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