Recent rise in interest rates in UK has caused some anxiety among home owners. With a rise in inflation to record levels, the interest rates may not have seen their peak yet. Any rate rise puts thousands of jobs at risk.. And this also makes home loan lenders a bit edgy because they start to see possibility of more people defaulting on their loan payments because rate rises give way to job losses, tensions end up in divorce and other social problems. So this gives rise to legitimate repossession worries.



With lenders becoming ultra cautious, the threat of repossession for many people increases rapidly. Many lenders are known to take the proceedings to court within weeks of missed payments. I you are one of those unfortunate ones to have receive such notices then make sure not to give in so easily. Here are some pointers that may help:

1. Speak to your lender

Lenders' computers follow rules. They will issue you a letter as soon as it meets certain criteria, like missing one or two payments. The person on the other side of the phone may understand your situation if you explain to him. He may even help you come up with a workable solution against repossession. So it does not hurt to pick up the phone and clear some air.

2. But still, Be Prepared

Impatient lenders may not want to wait for your circumstances to improve. There is not a lot you can do about it because you are contractually obliged to their actions on missing payments. So prepare detailed accounts of your expenses and income. Also come up with ideas how you may be able to make future payments (like, you are applying for certain types of jobs). Also have mention how you may sell your house quickly for cash if need be. This will show the court (and mortgage company) that you are organised but have fallen on hard times. Courts are well known to take sympathetic stance towards borrowers and issue eviction order only when all fails.

3. Seek Best Advice

Good advisors are worth their weight in gold. Good lawyers and financial advisors are used to negotiating with lenders. They know how to approach them. They can also help you show ways to clear your debts without loosing your house. For example, a good advisor knows what correct procedures must a lender must follow and what forms and documents are needed for them to make their case.

A good financial advisor also knows which third party lender can help you in your current situation. Some times it is possible to arrange loan from a lender who is willing to ignore certain things that your current lender is adamant to take into account. Financial advisors can often explain situation and buy you some extra time as well. This may even stop it altogether. So it is worth investigating into good advisors.