Bankicidal

I sold my home. I was not expecting to be as sad as I am, it has caught me by surprise. My home sold unconditionally at auction and I had to move out at settlement.

I had an offer accepted on a unit and it should have been a straight security transfer of my mortgage. I rang my bank, Suncorp, several times, anxious about the process. My constant contact escalated my request. They declined as the unit is in an over 55s village.

I know. Age-ism. I’m still working full time and have shown I can pay a mortgage for the past 20 years. Not to be defeated, I found a broker who applied to Bank of Melbourne. At the time of writing, they have been stringing me along for 3 weeks. I still don’t have an answer. I have a third application into another bank, with no answer there either.

I know the Royal Banking Commission made the industry pull their socks up. However, I think they are targeting the wrong people. Women my age and older have an escalating risk of homelessness. I begin to see why. I was fortunate, someone offered me a place to stay with my elderly doggies until sorted. I am extremely grateful.

This situation is ridiculous. I’ll let you know what happens.