Petition Make paying rent enough proof that you are able to meet mortgage repayments!

Me and my husband are hoping to buy a house! Which is going to be a difficult process!
We have been renting for 3+ years
Never once defaulted on our rent payments we have paid around £20000 in rent payments! Why is this not considered when apply for a mortgage!

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they still solely look at your income! When on paper you are paying a high figure for rent each month, which would indicate you are able to meet a payment for your own home!

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

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Date closed 30 April 2019
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