Bad Credit Mortgages

Bad credit mortgages are offered by specialist lenders to provide a way of getting onto the property ladder despite having a lower credit score.

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What is a bad credit mortgage?

Wondering how getting a mortgage with bad credit works?

Every lender conducts a credit check or search to ensure a potential borrower meets the criteria for a mortgage product they’re applying for. Without one, a lender has no way of knowing if an individual qualifies.

A poor credit score can indicate to mortgage lenders that you’ll struggle to repay the loan as your score will decrease following an increase in debt, bankruptcy, missed payments, or repeated credit searches.

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Understanding bad credit

As a result, bad credit can affect a mortgage application as you may be denied the loan amount you need to buy your chosen property. Alternatively, you may be presented with mortgage deals that have higher interest rates, or be asked to put down a bigger deposit.

On the other hand, if a borrower has bad credit, a lender can use a credit check to help identify an
appropriate product because they’ll have a better understanding of the risk involved.

However, it’s important to understand that a successful application isn’t solely determined by your credit score; lenders will take into account other aspects of your application as well as your individual circumstances.

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Why choose UKMC for help getting a mortgage with bad credit?

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What are the benefits?

You don’t need a specific or minimum credit score to be accepted for a mortgage as lenders will also take into account your monthly income, outgoings, and the size of your deposit to determine whether they’re willing to lend you the money to buy a property.
The biggest benefit of getting a bad credit mortgage is simply that you can still buy a property despite your less-than-ideal financial and borrowing history.
Unlike other mortgage deals that help to make home ownership more feasible, a bad credit mortgage works in the same way as a regular mortgage, so you don’t have to worry about understanding a new type of loan repayment plan.

What are the risks?

Lenders may present you with mortgage deals that have higher interest rates in order to protect themselves, meaning you’ll usually pay back more over time.
To limit the risk to the lender, they may request a larger deposit, so you require a smaller loan amount. As a result, you may need to spend longer saving.
When applying for a mortgage with bad credit, it’s crucial that you can demonstrate you can afford the property you’ve set your sights on. This means you may have to reduce your property budget and keep an eye on your spending to help pass affordability checks. To learn more about getting a mortgage with bad credit, feel free to arrange a consultation with the experienced mortgage advisors at UKMC today.

Frequently asked questions

There may be fewer mortgage lenders that will offer you a mortgage deal with a credit score of 550 and their deals could have higher interest rates or larger deposits, but it shouldn’t stop you from becoming a homeowner.
Different lenders have different cut-off points when it comes to the amount of debt their willing to accept. They will, however, take into account your income when determining their mortgage offer. In many cases, you’ll still be able to obtain a mortgage, but you may not be able to borrow as much as desired.
Mortgage lenders tend to assess the past six years of an applicant’s credit history as adverse information such as missed payments, defaults, CCJs (County Court Judgments), and bankruptcy declarations remain recorded on your credit history for that length of time.
CCJs are typically removed automatically from your credit file after six years from the date it was served. However, it’s important to note that some mortgage lenders will ask you separately whether you’ve ever had a CCJ or declared bankruptcy and you must provide details.
When submitting a mortgage application, you should always be transparent about your finances, credit history, and personal circumstances. If you’re not, you could face prosecution for fraud.
When you have bad credit, it’s important to contact a mortgage advisor that will take the time to understand every aspect of your application to ensure you have access to the best mortgage deals for you. To learn more about how we can help, feel free to complete our call back form today! Thanks to our down-to-earth approach and expert advice, we’ve amassed more than 400 positive reviews on Trustindex!

HOW TO APPLY

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Contact an advisor

With the right mortgage advice, like the guidance provided by our knowledgeable team, you can discover mortgage lenders and deals that are appropriate for you.

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Contact a Credit Reference Agency

The CRA is often the best place when getting a mortgage with bad credit. It can offer guidance based on your specific credit history and help you to build a better credit score.

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Increase the size of your deposit

One way that prospective buyers with bad credit can seem like a lesser risk to lenders is by putting down a bigger deposit as this means you’ll require a smaller loan amount.

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Consider getting a guarantor

Adding a guarantor could help you to obtain a better mortgage deal. It can reassuring lenders that your repayments will be made if you fail to make them yourself.

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