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First time buyer needs advice

Hi just needing some advice.

I have a credit rating of 844, my income 34,000
my partner has a rating of 999 and income 16,000

two missed payments on a credit card 4 months ago, and a default nearly 5 years ago.

We have a 10% deposit

Would we be able to get a mortgage with everything going on in the market these days?

Regards
Kevin

Comments

  • clutton_2
    clutton_2 Posts: 11,149 Forumite
    you really need to find a house and then talk to a whole-market mortgage broker who can advise you
  • mitchaa
    mitchaa Posts: 4,487 Forumite
    Hi just needing some advice.

    I have a credit rating of 844, my income 34,000
    my partner has a rating of 999 and income 16,000

    two missed payments on a credit card 4 months ago, and a default nearly 5 years ago.

    We have a 10% deposit

    Would we be able to get a mortgage with everything going on in the market these days?

    Regards
    Kevin

    Dont see why not, you should be able to get a mortgage upto around £200k with a £50k income.
  • 3under3
    3under3 Posts: 174 Forumite
    mitchaa wrote: »
    Dont see why not, you should be able to get a mortgage upto around £200k with a £50k income.

    What would the repayments be on that? How much are you looking at borrowing OP?
  • mitchaa wrote: »
    Dont see why not, you should be able to get a mortgage upto around £200k with a £50k income.

    I should coco

    Getting it is one thing and paying it is another.

    I would be a bit more modest.

    To the OP, if you had deposit money saved up, why did you not may your CC's instead of getting a nasty mark in your credit file?
  • Jorgan_2
    Jorgan_2 Posts: 2,270 Forumite
    clutton wrote: »
    you really need to find a house and then talk to a whole-market mortgage broker who can advise you

    Speak to a whole of market broker first, then find a house would be my advice.
  • Dan:_4
    Dan:_4 Posts: 3,795 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi just needing some advice.

    I have a credit rating of 844, my income 34,000
    my partner has a rating of 999 and income 16,000

    two missed payments on a credit card 4 months ago, and a default nearly 5 years ago.

    We have a 10% deposit

    Would we be able to get a mortgage with everything going on in the market these days?

    Regards
    Kevin

    I would suggest you post this in the Mortgage forum as well for non bias advice.
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