What does soft search mean?
A soft search is a credit check that may be visible to you but is generally not seen by other lenders in the same way as a full application search.
The exact meaning can vary depending on the asset, lender criteria, agreement wording and business circumstances.
Related finance product
Business Loans
Working capital for growth, stock, wages, projects, cash flow gaps and operational investment.
Written by: Hart Asset Finance
Reviewed by: T & L Leasing Limited trading as Hart Asset Finance
Last reviewed: