# Adverse Credit Mortgages: Your Complete Guide to Getting Approved
Having adverse credit doesn’t mean you can’t get a mortgage. While it may limit your options, there are specialist lenders who understand that financial difficulties can happen to anyone.
## What is Adverse Credit?
Adverse credit refers to any negative marks on your credit history, including:
– Missed payments
– Defaults
– County Court Judgments (CCJs)
– Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs)
– Bankruptcy
– Repossessions
## How Adverse Credit Affects Your Mortgage Application
Lenders view adverse credit as an increased risk, which typically results in:
– Higher interest rates
– Larger deposit requirements
– Limited lender options
– More detailed application processes
## Steps to Improve Your Chances
1. **Check your credit report** – Know exactly what’s on your file
2. **Save a larger deposit** – 15-25% deposit can improve your chances
3. **Work with a specialist broker** – They know which lenders are most likely to approve
4. **Be honest** – Full disclosure is always better than discovery
*Need help with an adverse credit mortgage? Contact our specialist brokers today for a free consultation.*