26/10/2026
If your credit history is not perfect, what does a mortgage underwriter actually look at?
It is rarely just one number or one entry on your credit file.
They may consider:
• the type of credit issue
• when it happened
• how serious it was
• how your finances have been managed since
• your deposit
• your income and overall affordability
That is why two people who appear to have similar credit histories may still have very different circumstances.
If you are worried about what an underwriter may see, speak to a specialist mortgage adviser before applying.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.