Guide to lending decisions

  • Provide as much information as possible: it all contributes to the credit score and could make the difference between a quick "Accept" and waiting for a referral.
  • We identity check your clients online.
  • We check your client's credit record online.
  • We aim to check and reply to referrals within 4 hours.
  • An Accept decision is subject to:
    • A satisfactory valuation of the property to be mortgaged.
    • The information provided remaining unchanged.
    • The information provided during the full mortgage application meeting

What you'll need for a lending decision

Mortgage Information


  • Purpose

  • Loan amount

  • Valuation / purchase price

  • Term

Applicant(s) personal details


  • Name, including previous / maiden surname

  • Marital status and dependants

  • Previous 3 years address - including length of time and residential status at each address

  • Nationality / leave to remain in UK if applicable

  • Date and place of birth

Employment information


  • Employment status and job type

  • Full or part time

  • Expected retirement age

  • Start date with current employer

  • Previous employment start and end dates if in current job for less than 3 months

Contact details


  • Home / work / mobile phone / email / fax

  • Preferred contact method and time

Financial


  • Bank accounts / credit cards

  • Previous / existing mortgages - rent received and/or mortgage payments

  • Income - annual basic or pension, overtime, commission

  • Extra income details

  • Anticipated retirement income

  • Arrears / CCJs / Bankruptcy / IVAs / Defaults / Possessions

  • Financial commitments e.g. loans, hire purchase, maintenance, school fees, other significant outgoings


HINT

  • The more you can tell us about your client's income, the more likely we are to give you an immediate lending decision.

  • We take all income sources into account, including overtime, bonus and commission.

What next?

Once you've submitted the information - you'll either get an instant Accept lending decision or the information will be referred to our underwriting team for review. Please wait to receive an Accept lending decision before completing a full mortgage application.

Please choose from the following options

So we can direct you to the right part of our website, please select from the login options below:

Porting? Additional Lending? No need to log in, please click, Porting or Additional Lending  to follow the correct application steps.

NEW BUSINESS - ACCORD MSO

To create an illustration, submit a DIP, upload documents or to track an application for new customers:

ONLINE PRODUCT TRANSFERS

Switch existing Accord clients to a new deal - create an illustration, then apply and accept a product transfer online: