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Credit card application before re-mortgaging?
louise13!
Posts: 2 Newbie
in Credit cards
Hi,
The fixed term on my mortgage expires in a couple of months and I have an appointment with the mortgage advisor to find a new deal in the next couple of months.
My question is, if I apply for a credit card now will it have any effect on the mortgage offers I receive?
I currently have no debt other than my mortgage and have a good credit score (not sure exactly what but I've never been late with anything or had any other debt), but I need a credit card so I can book a holiday securely. The card would be paid off pretty much straight away, over two months, and I'm looking at getting a 0% on purchases card. Will this be OK or should I wait until I have the new mortgage offer?
Thanks
The fixed term on my mortgage expires in a couple of months and I have an appointment with the mortgage advisor to find a new deal in the next couple of months.
My question is, if I apply for a credit card now will it have any effect on the mortgage offers I receive?
I currently have no debt other than my mortgage and have a good credit score (not sure exactly what but I've never been late with anything or had any other debt), but I need a credit card so I can book a holiday securely. The card would be paid off pretty much straight away, over two months, and I'm looking at getting a 0% on purchases card. Will this be OK or should I wait until I have the new mortgage offer?
Thanks
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You could probably risk it as it's a remortgage.
But if you want to eliminate any risk, then leave it until after. Certainly worth getting one in the long-term, as it's an easy and free way to build and maintain credit history.0 -
I would also suggest waiting till after mortgage goes through0
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