Finance Glossary
Affordability Check
An assessment carried out by a lender to determine whether a borrower can realistically afford to repay a loan without experiencing financial hardship. Under FCA responsible lending rules, lenders must carry out affordability checks before approving credit. This typically involves reviewing income, regular outgoings, and existing debt commitments.
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