What Does it Mean to Have a poor credit History?

It is important to remember that your credit score is not what determines the final decision on your remortgage. It is the variety of information your credit file consists of that is taken into consideration by remortgage lenders.

Common contributors to a ‘Poor’ credit history, or ‘score’, are:

• A history of missed payments/defaults.
• Previous court records. For example, IVAs, bankruptcies, CCJs.
• Electoral roll information (whether or not you are registered to vote).
• Your current debts and which companies these are owed to.
• Credit card applications, in particular, how many have been declined.
• Payday loan information held on your file.
• A Debt Management Plan (DMP) that you may have entered.

Whilst it is possible to repair a poor credit rating, many lenders will look beyond this and consider your circumstances and different contributing factors, such as the above, to reach their own decision.

This is why it can be beneficial to have an expert remortgage broker on your side. To walk you through the process, step by step, and help you find the best remortgage possible with your credit history.

Here at Amber remortgage Solutions, we take great pride in helping clients who believe that their poor credit history makes finding a suitable remortgage impossible. Regardless of your past credit issues, our years of experience and expertise mean we are able to give you the best possible chance of securing a remortgage, no matter what your past.

Finding poor credit remortgages

We understand that when you have poor credit, looking for a remortgage can feel like a struggle. Getting a remortgage with a poor credit history can be hard to do, when the majority of high street lenders are hesitant to get to understand an applicant’s individual circumstances, declining remortgages based on credit scores alone.

Our team at Amber remortgage Solutions strive to gain a fuller understanding of each applicant’s situation, making it possible to place them with lenders more likely to be the right fit. It also means that we can work with our clients to not only secure a remortgage, but also provide professional advice to help a client improve their own financial situation.

What Steps Can I Take to Secure a poor credit remortgage?

Regardless of whether you have existing debts or a poor credit history, the best first step towards securing a poor credit remortgage is to demonstrate to lenders that you are not a risk. Going forward, show that you can pay your monthly credit commitments on time and take steps to start improving your overall finances.

For expert poor credit remortgage advice, speak with a member of our team today. Our experience in poor credit remortgages mean that in circumstances where a high street lender cannot assist you, we can still match you with the right lender to help you.

No matter what your credit issues may be or where you are on your property ownership journey, our friendly advisors can assist you every step of the way, giving you the best possible chance of successfully securing your poor credit remortgage.