Leading UK property lender the Halifax and CreditExpert from Experian have today (Friday 19 August) launched a new partnership designed to support first time buyers who think that their credit score is an insurmountable obstacle in the way of getting a mortgage. The Halifax CreditExpert service is being delivered through Halifax's First Time Buyer Pledge, the promise to support those looking to get on the property ladder. Halifax currently approves eight out of ten mortgage applications from first time buyers. However, as part of the pledge, Halifax commits to help unsuccessful applicants … [Read more...]