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Halifax decision in principle

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Hi guys,


What is the actual credit check on the DIP?


Does Halifax just check a credit score and that's it. Do they not do a full credit check of your loans, credit cards etc? It's a soft search according to their site.


Does that basically mean they don't actually do any credit checks at this stage other than getting a credit score?


I have read the DIP is worthless as it's based on only the info you give them.


Cheers!

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  • Malmo
    Malmo Posts: 710 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    They credit check the applicant(s) at the last 3 years addresses. Potentially any credit file issues at addresses after the last 3 years will not be caught at this stage and will be caught at full application when a hard search is performed.
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