Homeowners struggling with the coronavirus crisis can get help in the form of a vacation with mortgage payments.
The holidays are available to any household that has not yet had a deferred payment.
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If you are currently on a payment leave and it should last less than six months, you can extend it.
The rules that allow people to apply for mortgage leave were due to end yesterday, but when the UK started looking for a new lockdown, the system expanded.
Usually missing mortgage payments or applying for a break are bad news for your credit rating.
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However, if you are on vacation due to a coronavirus, it will not be recorded on your credit card so it will not affect your score.
The rules are not finalized yet, but the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) suggests that the mortgage breaks could be available for six months.
The financial watchdog will announce the new guidelines in full tomorrow.
A spokesman said: “We will work with trade organizations and lenders to get this done as soon as possible and make another announcement on November 2nd.”
If you want to take a vacation with mortgage payment, you will have to wait for the new rules to go into effect. This means that you shouldn’t contact your lender for the time being.
Mortgage borrowers who have already benefited from a six month deferred payment and continue to experience payment difficulties should speak to their lender to arrange customized assistance.
A mortgage vacation should be a last resort, so only ask for one when you really need it.
Interest continues to accrue while on vacation, which means you owe more money on your mortgage overall.
In fact, a coronavirus mortgage vacation could cost you £ 2,769 in higher repayments.
However, it could be a lifeline for consumers struggling financially as a result of the pandemic.
The FCA has stated that it is considering a similar approach to consumer credit agreements such as credit and other forms of borrowing.
The full details of the vacation extension have now been announced.
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