Lending criteria for CCJs, defaults
CCJs, defaults, missed payments and Debt Management Plans (DMP).
CCJ
- No more than 1 CCJ with a total value of £300 or less, registered in the last 6 years.
Defaults
- No more than 2 defaults with a total value of £250 or less, registered in the last 6 years.
Missed payments: (Secured, unsecured and mortgages)
- Secured loans: No more than 1 missed payment on 1 single account in the last 24 months.
- Unsecured credit: No more than 2 missed payments on 1 single account in the last 24 months. In addition to this, the latest recorded payment must have been made. Including:
- Communications
- Utility
- Fixed Term
- Mail Order.
DMP
DMP will be considered if:
- None registered within the last 6 years.
- Satisfied or end date evidenced.
- The applicant(s) must provide a copy of the DMP document or statement or letter to confirm the agreed monthly payment arrangement, satisfactory conduct and final payment date where appropriate.
- We cannot accept DMPs with unsatisfactory conduct.
- Evidence is required to confirm this has been satisfied.
Common-sense lending
We will consider cases that are outside of our lending policy in this area if you get in touch.
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