Obtaining mortgages if you have a criminal conviction?

[Simpo Two]

Well it sounds like he's dodgier than you are so I'm sure he can wangle his way round it on his own, without dragging you and PH in.

[LukeR94]

Simpo Two said:

Well it sounds like he's dodgier than you are so I'm sure he can wangle his way round it on his own, without dragging you and PH in.

This was my first though also.

[Rollin]

He does 4.5 years for a financial scam and then wants to do another one?

[ATV]

Everyone deserves a 2nd chance

Edited by ATV on Monday 28th July 18:46

[Mandat]

Do mortgage companies ask for criminal convictions?

I don't recall being asked that question when I took out my mortgages, although that was a few years ago.

[Sarnie]

Mandat said:

Do mortgage companies ask for criminal convictions?

I don't recall being asked that question when I took out my mortgages, although that was a few years ago.

Some do now, yes.

[Simpo Two]

One large G&T later and I'm thinking that maybe it's not actually relevant. In fact it could be a bonus. If the fraudster makes lots of money he can afford the repayments easily. If he gets caught and goes to jail the mortgage company get an easy reposession... win win?

[gregf40]

Doesn't sound like the kind of guy anyone has got any interest in helping.