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Is there a way at all? Mortgage on benefits

Nattylou74 · 2024-09-17 21:32:09

First time buyers In receipt of benefits - joint claim but boyfriend only on there cos he's my carer (I have epilepsy). All payments are made into MY account. UC /CB /CA and PIP BF is on electoral roll and opened a bank account 2 weeks ago. House value is 80k Deposit 20k Good credit scores Have had a DIP fall through. Was…

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chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite

21 September 2024 at 5:52PM

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Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
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