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Understanding your Credit Report

As prospective lenders will use your credit report to assess the potential risk in lending to you it is important that you understand how information is obtained for your personal credit report and what that information is. Your credit report … Continue reading

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Credit File Check

Doing your own credit file check can be vital in order for you to get back on the road to rebuilding your credit reputation. Once you have received your credit report either by post, or online, this is when you … Continue reading

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How Are Credit Card Finance Charges Computed?

It is vital that you understand how to compute the finance charges which are applied to credit cards, whether you have intentions of getting another credit card or you are just thinking about the one you have now. But first, … Continue reading

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How does Bad Credit affect a Loan Application?

These somewhat shaky economic times have affected everyone in one way or another. The rising cost of living has meant that many who were previously relaxed about their finance have now had to take measures in order to avoid falling … Continue reading

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Four Steps to Take While Preparing to Buy Your First Home

The fortunate thing about the housing crash of 2008 is that real estate is currently a buyer’s market, and would-be home buyers are in a prime position to make the leap from renters to owners. However, even in markets where … Continue reading

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The free credit score and how lenders assess new applicants

The credit reports compiled by credit reference agencies are a primary source of data for credit scoring procedures. The largest credit reference agency in the UK – Experian – now offers the chance to see a free credit score through … Continue reading

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What Do All Those ‘Credit’ Terms Actually Mean?

When you’re looking into getting a credit card, you will find that there are a lot of terms that have the word ‘credit’ put in front of them. This can sometimes be confusing, especially as some of the terms’ meanings … Continue reading

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Four Reasons to Check Your Credit Report Today

Many people wonder how often they should check the credit report. In the past, financial analysts would advise looking into credit reports at least once a year. However, due to the rising cases of identity theft and the fluctuating economy, … Continue reading

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