Mortgage help please

[louise1111]

I opened nationwide flex account online. Soon as I had new account details, I phoned benefits people, gave new account number and it was done straight away! They then sent letters with the new details on.

The only thing is, I don't have a cheque book or debit card but accounts are different!

Edited May 1, 2009 by louise1111
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[di0430]

I opened nationwide flex account online. Soon as I had new account details, I phoned benefits people, gave new account number and it was done straight away! They then sent letters with the new details on.

The only thing is, I don't have a cheque book or debit card but accounts are different!

 

 

Hi there

 

And thank you.

 

We called into Abbey national this afternoon and their transfer machines were down, we could have hung around while they were getting this sorted out but they did not know how long it would take.

 

They are open again tomorrow until 2pm, which we are pleased about for a Saturday, so we go back tomorrow.

 

We were told they would transfer everything for us, and then I shall contact who we have to.

They said the debit cards can take about 5-7 days after transferring.

 

So this time tomorrow we should have a new account and of course understand we to leave the current account open for now.;-)

[citizenB]

Excellent, well done. One less thing to worry about:)

[cymruambyth]

Great news. Once you are away from LTSB you will feel more in control. less than 2 weeks now till your appointment.

Hope you all have a good long week end.

C

[di0430]

Thank you all.

 

Our appointment has been changed for this coming Tuesday, they told us to ring this morning, because of the systems were playing up yesterday, but instead they rang us to let us know, by all means still come in but the systems are running slow, or to have a personal appointment for Tuesday 12:30-1pm, so we opted for that because it gives me a chance to sort out the direct debits etc and with it being Bank holiday as well I can't see it making much difference.

 

However, my hubby still pays for his union membership, this is mainly because the company he worked for closed down without notice (steel plant) where all the workers are owed money still and compensation, this can take a good while yet, so due to this I thought I would check out the benefits they offer while he is still paying for it, check this out here and please tell me what you think, cheers:

Community Benevolent Fund

 

It does state its the last resort, but still if we don't ask then we don't get.

 

Thanks again.

[citizenB]

Di, there is absolutely no harm in asking. As you say.. if you dont ask you dont get.

[di0430]

Di, there is absolutely no harm in asking. As you say.. if you dont ask you dont get.

 

 

Cheers.

 

I was checking through the case studies on the site also.

 

Not sure the amounts to enclose on the form though, as they don't state a limit.

 

We are almost 3 months in mortgage arrears until something is sorted out with CCCS, even though we are making token payments of up to £60 each week or less.

 

Overdraft limit coming to an end and with a child with autism/disabilities, we should add that as well.

 

Would you class that as severe hardship though?

Not had repossession letters yet but am expecting them anytime.

 

Thank you.

[citizenB]

Hi Di, if you are behind on your mortgage by 3 months, then yes I would consider that so.

 

IMHO, I would expect them to take into consideration the fact that you have a child with disabilities as well. Go for it

[di0430]

Hi Di, if you are behind on your mortgage by 3 months, then yes I would consider that so.

 

IMHO, I would expect them to take into consideration the fact that you have a child with disabilities as well. Go for it

 

 

Thank you, will give it a go.

 

I know I have to confirm the CCCS to them, but they are not going to exactly fund for this, so will give it our best shot, will let you know how we get on, thank you.

[cymruambyth]

Hi, how did you get on with your new bank account and with CCCS?

[angel_1]

hiya all

 

just wanted to say hiya and keep positive

 

im in our credit union its been good for me for saving and the link ell-enn gave will get to your local one pls take a look and it will hopefully give you some further hope for the future - if you wish to ask me any questions im happy to help

 

have a sunny weekend laters angel x

[di0430]

Hi there and cheers for asking.

 

Account all sorted.

 

Appointment went pretty well with CCCS on Thursday, but unfortunately a DMP could not be made at this current time until the finances improve, they sent us the letters by email attachment to send to the 4 creditors about token payments only, where we would have more left to pay on the mortgage.

 

We have since been in touch with Chelt&Glos (lloyds team) and for once a nice guy who my hubby spoken to said, obviously try to pay all we can, and as soon as he returns to new employment (with a bit of luck it should be soon), they will make more official arrangement, but meanwhile keep paying what we can, it helps but its not actually going to stop the letters.

 

I thought Chelt-Glos (lloyds) had started the scheme, but they have said not yet.

 

Anyhow, nothing has actually been signed with CCCS as its not an official plan, but hubby heard from his union, where he still pays a small amount for every month (as has been with this steel union) Community of life union for a number of years, but whilst unemployed due to the plant going into administration he now pays the reduced payments for this.

 

Anyhow the union said they can also help, we completed a "Bens fund" form, this is for hardship, where we might have some funding, this was completed over a week or so ago, but anyway the guy from the union rang yesterday to ask how the CCCS appointment went, we explained there is not enough left for a plan and the union dept are supposed to be calling back early part of next week to see if they can help even further, especially due to the mortgage arrears.

 

I will keep you updated, thanks so much.

[citizenB]

Sounds a little more positive, di. Fingers crossed for next week

[di0430]

Thank you.

 

Here is the link to my hubbys union, many say its best to go to the union if they are able to help further, especially as they have legal protection as well:

 

Community Union Services

 

Why we did not think of these before lol.......

[citizenB]

Thank you.

 

Here is the link to my hubbys union, many say its best to go to the union if they are able to help further, especially as they have legal protection as well:

 

Community Union Services

 

Why we did not think of these before lol.......

 

Probably because you were scared, embarrassed, weighted down with the worry. You were more than likely just panicking and not thinking straight. Sounds like an all round care/assist package they offer.

[di0430]

Probably because you were scared, embarrassed, weighted down with the worry. You were more than likely just panicking and not thinking straight. Sounds like an all round care/assist package they offer.

 

 

lol, I think so too and knowing where to start as well.

Cheers.

Not a bad union overall, so far so good, in fact the guy from the fund we applied for yesterday said he will get on to this straight away and see what they can do to help altogether, he was the adjudicator-manager/Boss from the union, he said to hubby "he understood" and more must be done, so fingers crossed, he is supposed to be ringing early part of next week, every penny helps for the mortgage.

 

Can't remember if I said before, but where my hubby worked, the steel plant went into administration, due to this himself and about 399 other workers are due for compensation which has been won at courts last year, and its only now a matter of time when they will receive this, the union guy from Cardiff confirmed this the other day.

The guy that rang yesterday was the one from London........what you call the BIG Boss.:grin:

[citizenB]

Definitely worth the call then Di. Lets hope they dont hang around too long with the compensation for hubby. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

[di0430]

Definitely worth the call then Di. Lets hope they dont hang around too long with the compensation for hubby. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

 

 

Defo worth the call, its looking more hopeful now.

The compo can't come quick enough lol, I'm sure it will be sent out all in good time.

Thank you and you too enjoy the rest of the weekend, cheers.

[Ell-enn]

Hi Di, affixed is the letter you asked for to send to C & G. Also affixed is the budget sheet you need to send with it. Remember to send by recorded delivery, keep a copy of the letter, budget sheet and proof of posting. Check on the royalmail website in a few days to print off the signature receipt and keep it safe with the letter.

 

Any questions, just shout.

 

Ell-enn

Di letter.doc

Budget Sheet.xls

[di0430]

Hi Di, affixed is the letter you asked for to send to C & G. Also affixed is the budget sheet you need to send with it. Remember to send by recorded delivery, keep a copy of the letter, budget sheet and proof of posting. Check on the royalmail website in a few days to print off the signature receipt and keep it safe with the letter.

 

Any questions, just shout.

 

Ell-enn

 

 

Hi Ell-enn

 

This is fantastic thank you.

Shall I send them the budget sheet already made out by the CCCS the other day as it has the CCCS client ref number on it as well?

 

Thank you so much for your support and time Ell, you've been amazing, I shall keep you posted and remember to post by recorded delivery and keep the receipt to this safe. Also from the Royal Mail website "tracking" receipt. Cheers so much indeed.

 

Di

X

[Ell-enn]

If you have a CCCS budget sheet already filled in then that will be fine to send with the letter.

 

Ell

[di0430]

Wonderful thanks so much Ell, will get on to this straight away then, thank you.;)XX

[Ell-enn]

Keep us posted on how things are going Di . I really hope the union can help with some payment for you and that your hubby finds work soon - it must be a very worrying time for you. However, you know you can come on here and get support and help when you need it

 

Stay positive:)

 

Ellx

[di0430]

Thank you so much Ell.

 

Letter all done with the budget sheet, ready to be posted in the post office tomorrow (2st class recorded delivery), I will post the reference number on here also, if that is okay, as sometimes aol does not always let me go onto royal mail lol for some silly reason, even though I can check through Internet explorer.

 

I will post up on here tomorrow with the ref tracking and check it out then on Tuesday, thanks so much for your help, I appreciate this so much, my hubby Dai also says a BIG thank you.

 

Feeling better already.

I shall also keep you posted on the union, with a bit of luck we should hear from them by tomorrow or maybe Tuesday, if not we shall chase them up also. Your help and support have been tops!

 

Thank you XXXX

[di0430]

Forgot to ask, I am about to also request a Mortgage payment booklet, does anyone know if providers do these and especially Chelt&Glos? lol.

 

Not have a cheque book anymore and do not want to pay over the phone and give new banking details really, due to going with CCCS for token payments arranged for all lloyds unsecured loan creditors.

 

While waiting for the payment book if they do this, is postal orders okay to pay the mortgage for now?

 

Cheers again.