29.09.2021

Six reasons your mortgage may be rejected

Six reasons your mortgage may be rejected

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Mortgage lenders have toughened their rules in recent years, meaning the application process has become more rigorous. Here’s the heads-up on some of factors which can lead to a rejection to help you improve your chances of being accepted

 Anyone who has ever applied for a mortgage, particularly for the first time have no doubt worried they might be rejected.

Indeed, the stress of getting that all-important approval can be just as draining as the rest of the house buying process.

It’s worth being aware of some of these factors because being rejected for a mortgage can negatively impact your credit rating. And, this can make it even less likely for other banks or mortgage lenders to accept your application in the future.

 Here are some of the reasons you may be rejected:

  1. You have a poor credit history
  2. You don’t earn enough
  3. You’ve used ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes
  4. You only have a small deposit
  5. You’ve taken out a payday loan
  6. You’re not registered to vote
  • Loans
  • First time buyer mortgage
  • Mortgage
  • deposit

I am an Independent Financial and Mortgage Adviser and have worked in Financial Services for over 12 years. During my career I gained experience in assisting both individual and corporate clients.…

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