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Mortgage after Bankruptcy & Repossession (Registered 2010)

Hi, 
I've posted this over on the wrong board. I'm in desperate need of good advice. 

I was made bankrupt and property repossessed back in 2010 following an abusive marriage. My ex refused to contribute to shared debts and then disappeared leaving it all behind him. I was discharged in 2011. 

I've been with Barclays since that time. Firstly got a Basic Account, then when able a Current, Savings, ISA, Home Insurance and Home Insurance. I researched a year ago over feasibility of a mortgage with them. At the time I'd read that they would consider clients that had my circumstances if it was 6+ years. I have an offer accepted. My Conveyancing Team are on the Barclays Panel, passed AIP then Affordability Check over Phonecall where I was asked, have I ever had adverse credit. I replied only in distant past, more than 6 years ago.

I have my mortgage application appointment with their advisor on Monday and I'm now worried sick. I've read on OnlineMortgageAdvisor that Barclays don't ever accept with a history of repossession. It doesn't appear to be clarified in their lending criteria. And because it doesn't stipulate in their criteria, I felt I had a good chance with the time passed. My record has been immaculate since I've been single.

My previous debts were with Northern Rock, Bank of Scotland, Egg and Sainsbury's. 

Should I be pulling back on the application? My move date is August end and I'm desperate for this to go ahead. I've been renting 13 years. Should I look at Brokers? Are fee free ones any good? I'm looking at L&C and Yescando.

Thanks for reading. 
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