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Mortgage approval question!

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Liverpoolgirl50 · 24/03/2023 15:20

Hello,

We have passed the first stage of an affordability check on a shared ownership property and we are viewing next Wednesday which is all very exciting.

The part I’m worried about is being approved for a mortgage. My husband and I are on good salaries (34 & 35k) however I’ve been on maternity leave - I saved a chunk to cover the loss in salary but underestimated how tight it would be at the end on stat pay, so I topped up my personal loan by 1k to give myself a buffer til I go back next month.

Is this going to be a massive red flag in obtaining a mortgage? My spending is usually very good, no outstanding money on credit cards, I have never gone into my overdraft and we have never missed any recurring direct debit payments. I’m hoping I’m overthinking but know how these things can be.

Thanks!

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spexsavers · 24/03/2023 21:40

As long as you're making the repayments an extra grand will make no difference whatsoever. I'd be more concerned about the overall size of the loan as that's what'll affect affordability

rootsandwings89 · 24/03/2023 21:42

I remember panicking about a car loan and as long as the monthly affordability is ok, my mortgage broker advised it really isn't a big deal.

Best of luck?! Xx

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