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Definition

Eligibility check

An eligibility check uses a soft search to indicate how likely you are to be accepted for a credit product, without affecting your credit score. It is not the same as a full application.

Example

Using a comparison site's eligibility checker shows you are 90% likely to be accepted for a specific loan, before you formally apply.

Common misunderstandings

  • An eligibility check does not guarantee acceptance — the full application may uncover additional factors.
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