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Mortgagor

A Mortgagor is simply someone that borrows money from a lender in order to purchase a property or piece of land. Not to be confused with a Mortgagee (the lender).

What checks will a Mortgagor have to pass?

As part of the process, the lender will run various checks with particular focus on creditworthiness and affordability. To assist with coming to a responsible lending decision, the lender will access the Mortgagor's Credit Report and assess the information it contains.

Any adverse information could cause delays to the application or worse, the application declined.

I’m about to apply for a mortgage – do I need to check my credit report?

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