help! mortgages and the "not as young as she used to be" age group

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I am 44. If I was to apply for a mortgage how long a term could I be I looking at ? - I imagine I couldnt apply for a full 25 years as I would be seen as a bit too much of a risk. I expected to retire at 60, but not really sure about that.

If I sound a bit clueless, its because I am. You all seem to know what your talking about!

up to age 65th birthay so 21 years or slightly less

Went to the bank recently and they said no more than 20 years duration as I was 45 at the time.

Get a 10 year mortgage?

Think the other thing that will be taken into account is your pension and your retirement plans

Thank you both. That is better than I thought.

Sorry Ilovemydog - didnt see your post before my reply.

I dont think I can afford a 10 year as I need to borrow more than I had previously planned for.