I own a property (mortgaged) and want to let it out, I have to go for an interview with my lender (Halifax plc) next wednesday to discuss. However I am trying to find out what the criteria is for them to agree this. They will not tell me anything over the phone.
I have a few concerns
1) we have a secured loan
2) we are struggling with the repayments (although we have never missed a payment or been even a day late
3) my income has halved since taking out the original mortgage
4) we are re-locating, so i will have to give up my current job and look for a new job
we are going to stay with my mother and this will be rent -free (with just a contribution towards gas/elec) until we back on my feet.
The original mortgage was for £132000, with a secured loan of £25000, the property value was £158000 when we brought a year ago.
We have just been turned down by the for a further advance (on affordability) so not sure if this will go against us ?
any advise on how we should approach this would be appreciated
thank you
