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No searches on Credit File?

Hello, 
I have recently been given an AIP through Barclays. Full application went in on the same day (31/03/2022). 
I was originally turned down by Leeds. 

Barclays have asked for clarification on a few things via my MB and I haven’t heard anything for a few days now.

I checked my Experian and Equifax credit files today and I have a soft search on my file from Leeds and another identity check from my mortgage broker. 
There is nothing at all from Barclays - not a soft or hard search. Should I be worried about this? 

I emailed my MB my concerns and she said that Barclays will have definitely done a search to offer the AIP. She said they’ve reviewed my documentation and at this point, is waiting for them to instruct a valuation of the property. 

I’m really nervous about getting the mortgage offer and the fact I can’t see any searches on my file is making me anxious. 

Has anyone else ever had this before? I thought searches were quite immediate. Could there be a delay on these showing on my file for any reason? 

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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited 9 April 2022 at 12:33PM
    Are you checking your files in real time? The free versions will be a month or so behind.

    Have you also checked Transunion?
  • K_S
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    edited 9 April 2022 at 12:39PM
    @LM1186 I'll second what your broker has said, nothing to infer one way or the other from the search showing or not showing.

    Hope it all works out, good luck!

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  • tinytiddles
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    Different lender but we took out a mortgage with HSBC in 2020 and none of the credit checks showed up on our files. All went through fine without any drama. 
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