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arrears

im in big trouble now as mortgage payments are in arrears by 3 months(what can it go to before major steps are taken against me?)
unfortunately i am unemployed for 4 months so no steady income coming in, jobs that ive had do not cover the payments after tax.,NI
my mortgage is past its fixed rate and now need something to get back onto a fixed rate. the interest rate is low for now but when it goes up i will not be able to afford it.

where would be the best place to get a new mortgage?
my credit rating is now getting worse and have creditors getting paid token payments.
need to do better

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  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    You're not going to be able to re-mortgage with another lender if you are in arrears.
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  • homer_j_3
    homer_j_3 Posts: 3,266 Forumite
    and have no steady income to repay the mortgage.
    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.
  • Jvic28
    Jvic28 Posts: 1,596 Forumite
    Are you claiming all the benefits you are entitles to. You may be able to claim housing benefit/ council tax benefit which could help towards the arrears.

    It's unlikely you'll get a mortgage with arrears.

    If your debt is becoming a problem maybe call National Debt Line or go online to CCCS who can arrange a Debt Management plan with your creditors. I am just starting one and it is a weight off my shoulders.

    If your only paying token payments and your mortgage is in arrears chances are your credit score is shot anyway so may be worth thinking about.
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