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Mortgage as a single parent

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Are there any companies take 100% child maintenance, universal credit and child benefit into account? My current lender only takes 60% of these which is stopped me getting a mortgage!

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  • ACG
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    Child maintenance and benefit can be used by a lot of lenders - depending on the age of the children and whether or not the maintenance is through csa/court ordered. 

    UC will depend on the elements. 

    Speak to a broker, they can look at the options for you.
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