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Fixed rate coming to end - credit check to stay with lender??

Hi there,
My fixed rate is due to come to an end with RBS and I am wondering if they will do a credit check if I want to opt for a new fixed rate with them. I have a new loan which may affect how much they lend me, that I didn't have at the start of my current fixed rate. I'd rather not go to their SVR and I've heard that if I stick with same lender they may not do usual credit checks.
Thanks in advance
Sam

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  • Goldiegirl
    Goldiegirl Posts: 8,821 Forumite
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    Depends on the lender, but the one I worked for didn't do credit checks for product transfers.

    They know you, it's the same mortgage, you are not borrowing anymore money, so there was no need for a credit score check
    Early retired - 18th December 2014
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  • holly_hobby
    holly_hobby Posts: 5,363 Forumite
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    No credit/status check for an existing borrower product transfer - unless there is any element of equity release (ie further advance) involved in the exercise.

    Hope this helps

    Holly
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