Credit scores and mortgages
Looking to buy your own home? Let’s talk about your credit history.
Improving your credit is one of the most important steps in your homebuying journey, but it’s also one that many people overlook. According to our survey, 47% of successful homebuyers were rejected for a mortgage in principle at some point in their journey. Your credit score is not just a number; it helps you unlock better mortgage rates and get on the property ladder with confidence.
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Popular mortgage & credit score FAQs
Absolutely, your credit history is one of the most important factors lenders use to determine your mortgage interest rate, so it could add or reduce thousands of pounds to the total cost of your repayments. Higher scores usually mean lower interest rates because it shows lenders you’re a more responsible borrower. Lower credit scores mean you’re likely to have a higher interest rate because the lender will consider you more “risky” to loan to.
Yes, it is possible to get a mortgage with a poor credit score. While mainstream lenders may decline applications, specialist lenders offer "bad credit mortgages". It often requires a higher deposit (typically 15-25%) and may carry higher interest rates, but they provide a path to homeownership for those with defaults, county court judgments (CCJs), or low scores.
Remortgaging with bad credit involves switching to a lender that prioritises your current affordability and equity over past financial mistakes. Loqbox could also help you strengthen your credit history before you attempt to remortgage, allowing you to apply using more traditional lenders once your score has improved.
Improvements to your credit score are not guaranteed.
No, the physical act of moving house does not directly lower your credit score, as your home address does not affect your credit report. Your score could dip due to other moving activities, though. Applying for a new mortgage, setting up utility accounts that require credit checks, taking out new loans for furniture and moving expenses, or not adding yourself to the electoral roll of your new home could all affect your credit history.
If you’re working on improving your credit before applying for a mortgage, tools like Loqbox can help you build a stronger credit history over time.
See how Loqbox worksImprovements to your credit score are not guaranteed.
Missing payments to Loqbox or other credit accounts may harm your score.



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