1. Check your credit reports
Review your statutory credit reports so you know what lenders may see. Check names, addresses, active accounts, balances, missed payments and public records.
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This checklist gives a simple order for reviewing your position before relying on any roadmap or making new applications.
2. Confirm electoral roll details
If you are eligible, confirm that you are registered at your current address. If you are unsure, read the electoral roll guide.
3. Review CCJs and defaults
Check whether any CCJs or defaults are visible, whether they are accurate, how old they are and whether they are marked as satisfied or settled where appropriate.
4. Calculate utilisation
List credit card balances and limits. If utilisation is high, consider whether balances can be reduced affordably before applying for more credit.
5. Use the roadmap generator
Answer the roadmap questions honestly. The result is general guidance only, but it can help you prioritise blockers, quick wins and next steps.
6. Avoid unnecessary applications
Repeated applications may add pressure to a credit file. Consider whether an application is essential and whether your profile is ready.
7. Seek free debt help if struggling
If repayments are becoming difficult, seek free debt help before borrowing more. This site is not debt advice and cannot assess the right debt solution for you.
Start with a cautious roadmap.
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Check your real take-home pay
Before applying for credit, it can help to understand your realistic monthly income after tax, National Insurance, pension contributions and student loan deductions.