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Remortgaging and Your Credit Score: How to Improve Your Chances of Approval

  • Writer: Ricky Gandhi
    Ricky Gandhi
  • May 1, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 8, 2024

Your credit score is one of the most significant factors that lenders take into account when approving a remortgage. A numerical representation of your creditworthiness and ability to pay back your debts is your credit score. It is essential in determining your eligibility for a remortgage and the interest rate you will pay. In this blog post, we'll look at how your credit score affects that likelihood and offer advice on how to raise it.



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How Your Credit Score Affects Remortgage Approval

One of the most important things that lenders take into account when examining your remortgage application is your credit score. Lenders can see from your credit score that you are a responsible borrower who will likely pay back your debts on time. On the other hand, a low credit score indicates that you might be a risky borrower who is more likely to miss a payment on your loan.


Higher interest rates or even the rejection of your remortgage application may be the result of a low credit score. Low credit scores may result in less favorable terms and conditions being offered to you, such as higher fees or a shorter repayment period, if you are approved.


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How to Improve Your Credit Score

There are several things you can do to raise your credit score if it isn't the best before you apply for a remortgage. Here are a few pieces of advice :


  • Check Your Credit Report: Before you begin working to raise your credit score, you should first check your credit report to make sure there are no mistakes or inaccuracies that could be harming your score. You should dispute any errors you find with the credit bureau.

  • Pay Your Bills On Time: Missing a payment deadline can significantly lower your credit score. Ensure that you pay all of your bills, including utility bills, credit card payments, and other debts, on time.

  • Reduce Your Debt: Your credit score may suffer if you have a lot of debt. Pay special attention to paying off your high-interest loans and credit cards.

  • Keep Your Credit Utilization Low: Your credit utilization ratio measures how much of your available credit you are using. Your credit score can rise if your credit utilization is kept low (below 30%).

  • Avoid Applying for New Credit: Your credit score may momentarily decline each time you apply for new credit. Wait to apply for new credit until you have your remortgage in place.


Conclusion


Your credit score is important in determining whether you can get a remortgage, and raising it can increase your chances of getting approved and help you get better terms. You can take steps to raise your credit score and raise your chances of successfully remortgaging your home by using the advice provided in this blog post.


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