Switching back up current account before fixed rate mortgage ends 24 February at 12:01AM in Budgeting & bank accounts 1 reply 97 views

paulbarette

Hi

my fixed rate mortgage deals ends 1/1/24. I have a first direct current account which is my main account, and a Monzo current account as a backup. I used it to transfer things like my TopCashback money to. I want to switch the Monzo account to NatWest so I can take advantage of the £200 bonus, but have worries that it may cause issues at the end of the year when I want to look for a new mortgage deal. I have opened a couple of credit accounts recently for buy now pay later deals with curry’s which will be paid off in the next couple of months. 

Will I be ok to do the account switch or will it not look good if I go with another mortgage lender?

Band7

Applying for a Natwest account will leave a hard search on your credit reference files. This will drop off after 12 months from Experian but at least one other (can't remember which now) will keep it for 24. Lenders can see what kind of credit account you applied for.

Personally, I wouldn't worry about 1 search for a current account. The overall health of your credit reference files is far more important. But it's your decision.

To check all your credit reference files: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/check-free-credit-report/