Derrick’s building a richer life with Loqbox

Read Derrick's story
In 2020, Derrick moved home after a breakup.

With no savings, he bought things for his new place on credit. But he couldn’t have predicted what happened next.

“When Covid hit, I lost a third of my wages overnight. It was a hard lesson.”

Derrick had always been on top of his credit repayments before, but now?

“I had to tell lenders I couldn’t pay. I defaulted on three accounts which killed my credit score.”

Derrick needed a solution

Fast forward to 2021 and Derrick was dreaming big: he and his new partner had “had enough of renting” and wanted to buy a home of their own.

He knew his credit score could affect their mortgage chances: “It was 800 before lockdown… But it was at 129 the day we looked”.  So he set out to find a solution. That’s when he discovered Loqbox.

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Derrick got a mortgage!

After working hard to pay off his debts, and improving his credit score with Loqbox, Derrick finally managed to get a mortgage.

“Loqbox has been very helpful with my credit score. It’s built it up and factored into my mortgage application. It was a very simple process. I’d totally recommend Loqbox — it helped me out.”

What’s next for Derrick?

Derrick’s experience completely changed his money mindset: “It taught me a lot of respect for money to be honest. Now, we still enjoy life but we have a pot of savings set aside at all times, just in case.”

Derrick’s advice for people in his situation

“Do your research, don’t be afraid to ask for help. A lot of people see asking for help as a weakness, but you’d be surprised what’s out there.”
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