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Using credit card during mortgage application

Hi all,

I'm currently going through mortgage application via national wide. During the application, I told my broker I will pay off my credit card in a few months, however I have used up about £500 since then.
Before using the credit card I confirmed nation wide had already done credit check on me and my partner.
If I don't payback the £500 before the mortgage completion and nation wide runs a final credit check, will it affect the chance of getting the mortgage Approved?

Thanks.

Comments

  • happytails
    happytails Posts: 1,554 Forumite
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    I don't think so, we are with nationwide and my mortgage advisor said pay off cards within 6 months of mortgage starting.
    DFW Total £21,800 to clear by Dec 2022
    MFW Total £184,950 £179,066 to clear by 2035
  • amnblog
    amnblog Posts: 12,761 Forumite
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    Taking on any new debt can affect your score and your affordability and is best avoided.

    Your position would have to be pretty marginal to make £500 a deal breaker, but keep off the card anyway.
    I am a Mortgage Broker

    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • JamesMarcus
    JamesMarcus Posts: 3 Newbie
    edited 22 July 2017 at 8:26PM
    Thank both
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