Credit score evaluation

Your credit score indicates your borrowing potential and ability to repay loans, considering income, regular expenses, and outstanding debts.

Good to know

  • A credit score evaluation is required for mortgages, refinancing, and loans over ISK 2 million.

  • Up to three unrelated parties can jointly apply for a credit rating, which could be helpful for first-time homebuyers.

  • The credit score evaluation is valid for 6 months and you can always reapply.

  • A favourable credit score evaluation enables you to pursue a loan or mortgage. Lenders generally ensure that mortgage payments do not surpass 35% of your income or 40% for first-time homebuyers.

  • The online credit score evaluation fee is ISK 7,000 per individual and ISK 14,000 for couples (based on the bank's price index at any given time).

  • You will need electronic identification to apply for a credit score evaluation.

  • Our quick credit score evaluation gives you an idea of your monthly payment capacity based on your circumstances.

  • The interest rate for a mortgage is determined by the prevailing rate on the Bank's mortgage loans at the time the documents are prepared, and the final loan terms are agreed upon and signed.

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