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Sub prime mortgages

PM22 · 2024-02-07 16:46:53

Hi everyone, I’m reaching out for help today as I’m thinking of getting a sub prime mortgage. Long story short, my ex husband owns the flat I live in but I pay the mortgage. This is because I couldn’t get a mortgage. However, I now want to buy the flat and do some repairs. I have a meeting with Haysto tonight. Has anyone…

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EssexHebridean Posts: 25,067 Forumite

13 February 2024 at 11:14AM

Have you decided that you definitely want to stay put where you are living currently now? As I recall a whole back you were looking at a complete change of area? If you're still uncertain about where you want to live in the long term, you might be better to sit tight with the current arrangement for now.

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Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
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