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help advice urgently needed,what

are the repurcussions if my wife and i just walk away from our mortgage?
we're on a DMP,with the CCCS,have a mortgage plus a secured loan also.
Basically Northern Rock are upping our mortgage by another £350,and we just cant afford it(credit very bad so cant remortgage) so repossession is deffo coming,so we are just thinking of walking before it gets to that,and not paying the mort/secured loan,and put that towards renting a place.
any help would be greatly appreciated as you can see its very desperate.
thanks

have spoken to CCCS
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  • stapeley
    stapeley Posts: 2,315 Forumite
    You will need to give a credit reference to your landlord . There are cases were creditors have been refused a eviction notice . I would advise phoning one of the debt charities. Have you any other debts c/c etc , that you are paying ?
  • **Amy**
    **Amy** Posts: 2,680 Forumite
    I would maybe try and speak to CCCS again?? See if that helps.

    I dont know if it would be a good idea to just walk away though.

    x
    Debt: just my mortgage :D
  • tallyhoh
    tallyhoh Posts: 2,318 Forumite
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    Northern Rock would sell your house (possibly at auction) for whatever they would/could get & then chase you for the shortfall.

    Please speak to one of the debt charities first & then approach one of the social housing groups in your area to at least register.
    Tallyhoh! Stopped Smoking October 2000. Saved £29382.50 so far!
  • mickey66_2
    mickey66_2 Posts: 72 Forumite
    tallyhoh wrote: »
    Northern Rock would sell your house (possibly at auction) for whatever they would/could get & then chase you for the shortfall.

    Please speak to one of the debt charities first & then approach one of the social housing groups in your area to at least register.

    Northern rock are the 1st charge so will probably get paid in full,Barclays are the 2nd charge and probably wont get all thats owing to them.

    how would they chase the debt?

    do you know at which point we can become Bankrupt?
  • mickey66_2
    mickey66_2 Posts: 72 Forumite
    stapeley wrote: »
    You will need to give a credit reference to your landlord . There are cases were creditors have been refused a eviction notice . I would advise phoning one of the debt charities. Have you any other debts c/c etc , that you are paying ?

    no all unsecured debts are tied up in the CCCS
  • tallyhoh
    tallyhoh Posts: 2,318 Forumite
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    mickey66 wrote: »
    Northern rock are the 1st charge so will probably get paid in full,Barclays are the 2nd charge and probably wont get all thats owing to them.

    how would they chase the debt?

    do you know at which point we can become Bankrupt?

    Would there be enough equity to pay NR in full? Would it be worth trying to sell the house yourself if thats the case.

    They would chase the debt in the normal way, harrassing you for money, taking you to court for an order etc.

    Thers really no point at which one can become bankrupt, a lot would depend on your individual circumstances.

    Have you tried completing an online form with the CCCS? or another FREE debt charity?

    Try posting an SOA on her (theres a sticky at the top) that should help the people here answer questions.
    Tallyhoh! Stopped Smoking October 2000. Saved £29382.50 so far!
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    Hi there

    As the master of this site always says:

    THERE'S ALWAYS A SOLOUTION TO EVERY DEBT

    Have you spoken to CCCS re the increase, there is always provision with any debt management plan for situations like yours.

    CCCS have a mortgage dept, have you spoken to them?

    Have you considered an IVA, take a look at my signature, it's something worth considering, only a small % of people qualify for an IVA, it's worth looking into to see whether you qualify.

    Don't give up that easy, there is sufficent help / advice out there before losing your home happens.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • CCCS_Matthew
    CCCS_Matthew Posts: 922 Organisation Representative
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    Hi Mickey,

    If your mortgage is going up but £350 it's clearly going to have a big impact on your situation. I would advise you to get in contact with us as soon as you can and we can re-evaluate your situation based on your new figures.

    If you are considering walking away from the mortgage we can provide you with specialist mortgage advice in ensuring you go about it correct way. We can then help try and establish how to deal with the debts again.

    I hope this helps,
    CCCS
    I am a Debt Counsellor that works for the CCCS and have specific permission from Martin, to post on these boards to try and help those in debt. Read more information on the CCCS and what it does in the Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help article.

    CCCS is a registered charity, and there is no charge whatsoever for any of the services we provide to our clients. We take great pride in offering first class help and advice, but we only offer this where we have been able to fully explore and understand your circumstances with you. We want to help you understand these choices and their possible implications but not make them for you.
  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,238 Forumite
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    Thanks Matthew :)
    DFW Nerd #025
    DFW no more! Officially debt free 2017 - now joining the MFW's! :)

    My DFW Diary - blah- mildly funny stuff about my journey
  • mickey66_2
    mickey66_2 Posts: 72 Forumite
    Hi Mickey,

    If your mortgage is going up but £350 it's clearly going to have a big impact on your situation. I would advise you to get in contact with us as soon as you can and we can re-evaluate your situation based on your new figures.

    If you are considering walking away from the mortgage we can provide you with specialist mortgage advice in ensuring you go about it correct way. We can then help try and establish how to deal with the debts again.

    I hope this helps,
    CCCS

    thanks will try the CCCS tomorrow
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