The validation library, in plain English.
A working list of the things CaseCheck looks for on a mortgage file. Some checks are live in the controlled beta; some are planned and clearly marked.
Completeness
- Missing documents
Documents required by the case type that haven't been uploaded yet.
- Missing fields
Case fields that must be present before the file can be reviewed.
- Expired documents
Documents older than the acceptable window for the case type.
Consistency across documents
- Name mismatches
Applicant name differing between ID, payslips, bank statements and case data.
- Address mismatches
Current or previous address inconsistencies across proof-of-address evidence.
- Employer consistency
Employer name and status across payslips, contracts and bank credits.
- Date-of-birth consistency
DOB matching across ID and supporting documents.
Income
- Payslip vs bank credits
Net pay from payslips reconciled against credits in bank statements.
- Income trend
Direction and stability of income over the evidenced period.
- Bonus / overtime treatment
Variable pay identified and flagged for adviser interpretation.
- Self-employed income
SA302 and Tax Year Overview cross-check for self-employed applicants.
- Limited-company director incomePlanned
Salary + dividend reconciliation for director applicants.
Deposit & funds
- Deposit source
Whether the evidenced deposit source is consistent with what the adviser recorded.
- Deposit journey
Movement of deposit funds through the evidenced accounts.
- Gifted deposits
Gift letter presence and consistency with the source of funds.
- Deposit anomalies
Unexplained credits, large transfers, round-number top-ups near application date.
Bank statements
- Statement completeness
Coverage of the required period without gaps.
- Undisclosed commitments
Recurring outgoings that don't appear in disclosed commitments.
- Return items / arrears markers
Signs of financial stress the adviser should note.
Identity & address
- ID validity
Presence and in-date status of acceptable ID.
- Proof of address
Acceptable proof of address within the case-type window.
Specialist cases
- Buy-to-let portfoliosPlanned
Portfolio schedule cross-check against evidenced properties.
- Specialist lending casesPlanned
Additional checks for non-standard income or credit shapes.
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