I presume that it's based on the bank's experience that many women on maternity leave claim that they will be returning, and then decide not to. It seems reasonable to me.
Brendan
Thanks 44brendan. I find it all a little ridiculous as my mortgage approval will last 6 months but wont really be of any use until April, at which time the house we want and can afford is long gone.
Hi Shibbyj,
We're in a mortgage application and my wife is on mat leave.
Could you PM me the name of the bank who did have the policy to reject candidates on maternity leave and the name of the bank who didn't? I have a sneaking suspicion as to the identify of the former as I was openly told on the phone to not even apply until my wife was back at work.
Did you get any response from the equality authority?
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