The Credit Crunch has forced many sub-prime mortgage companies to withdraw many of the Bad Credit Mortgage deals that were everywhere no so long ago.

In the last few months radical changes in the mortgage marketplace in the UK have had a big impact on what is currently available to those looking for a new mortgage.

Anyone hoping to get a remortage or new mortgage deal currently in the UK should be aware of the following facts.

If you know you are going to need a mortgage then make sure that you start the process well before the date on which you require the money.

Give yourself at least 3 months or so to find the right mortgage deal for your needs as it is going to take you much longer than it used to.

Some companies will still be advertising attractive interest rates but be aware that these may not be obtainable unless you have extremely good credit. If you have a lower than good credit score or rating you are unlikely to find that you can get these rates.

Also be aware that you may have to pay quite a large arrangement fee to get the best rates!

Any first time buyer looking for their first mortgage are going to find that the deposits that the mortgage companies require are going to be much larger than previously and the income multiple used in the calculation of what they will lend have been severely reduced.

Always calculate what you can really afford before you make any mortgage applications.

Anyone with an existing mortgage that includes a special deal or rate that is about to come to an end should get some mortgage advice to find out what deals are now available to replace it.

Individuals with mortgages with a high LTV, which need replacing, should be considered as definitely in need of professional mortgage advice before replacement.

Today there is just not the same number of mortgage deals out there, so ask a mortgage broker to shop around for you.

Ii is also now a lot more difficult to get a buy-to-let mortgage or remortage and as a landlord you will need to make sure that your rental income is sufficient to cover your mortgage and all your other property expenses. Mortgage companies have changed their criteria for mortgages and remortgages in the buy to let market so things are now more difficult.

You also need to check your credit status to make sure that your credit score is as high as it can be as it is now only too easy to get rejected from many mortgage applications.

There maybe incorrect facts on your credit report that should not really be there and which you can get removed.

You can now get instant online access to each of your three credit reports at the major credit reference agencies in the UK and these are all free for a trial of 30 days.

So take this opportunity and signup for a Free Credit Report and then check it and fix and problems you find before you apply for mortgages.

Get a free credit report from each credit reference agency and fix the problems on each one as when you apply for a mortgage or remortgage you cannot predict which agency will be used for your credit check.

To ensure that all bases are covered and that any issue on any credit report is resolved you will have to get free access to all three credit reports.