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Credit Score Report | So What Is Fact and What Is A Credit Score Myth?

Article Category: Advice

Author Name: Mark Aucamp

My Credit Score Report

Money Saving Expert says if you still believe that eating crusts will make your hair curl and that elephants are afraid of mice, you might also be clinging to some myth about your credit score report - and that could be harming your chances of getting the deals you need when it comes to a homeowner loans, unsecured loan, credit cards, a home loan or even something as simple as a catalogue or mobile airtime account.

With the current economic climate, it's time to grow up and find out what really matters to finance lenders - and what's as irrelevant as a black cat crossing your path.

Myth 1: Credit Score Report Agencies Decide Whether You Qualify For A Deal

Lenders make this decision on a case-by-case basis - the credit reference agency has nothing to do with the decision. It simply collates the results in your credit score report and maintains it securely. And it is viewed during the application process.

What really matters is
Your credit score report is the history of your credit accounts and repayment track record that lenders check when you apply to them, to see that you're not over-stretched and repay what you owe reliably. It is essential that your credit score report is up to date and accurately reflects your circumstances, so you should always check it before making a new application - you can see your Experian credit report for free with a 30-day trial of CreditExpert.

Myth 2: I'm On A Credit Score Report Blacklist

There is no such thing as a credit score report blacklist. Where you live, your gender, race and religion don't affect your chances of getting credit either.

What really matters is
Your address does play one important role in relation to getting credit - providing you're registered to vote there. Lenders use the electoral roll as a precaution against fraud, to see that you live where you say you do. If you don't appear or are registered at an old address, you may be asked for further proof of residence or even get turned down, so cancel any outdated registration and contact your local council to register at your current home.
Myth 3: I don't earn enough to get any credit

The total amount you earn isn't necessarily relevant, although finance lenders do set criteria for each loan, credit card or other product they offer and these could include a certain level of income. If you earn very little, there's a greater risk that you may be unable to make your repayments, so lenders may charge you higher interest rates to cover potential losses.

What really matters is
It's important to do your research before applying, so you know that the deal you want matches your needs. As an example, you're unlikely to qualify for a prestigious platinum credit card if you're a penniless student. But lenders are principally concerned that you can afford to repay what you owe and have been reliable in the past. So someone earning £100,000 who has skipped some repayments on a £150,000 mortgage might be rejected, while someone earning £15,000 and repaying a £5,000 loan reliably might be accepted.

Myth 4: I'm marked down because the previous occupant of my home went bankrupt

No matter whether a bankrupt or a millionaire lived in your home, or whether anyone else who lives there now has had financial problems or is experiencing money trouble now - unless you share a joint credit account, such as a mortgage or credit card.

What really matters is
Getting a joint account results in a link between you and means they're named on your credit score report as a financial associate. As you apply for new credit, lenders may check their credit score report too, because their circumstances can affect your ability to make your repayments. If you split up or an arrangement comes to an end, you should always reapportion any debt and close the account - or you might suffer if your former associate has problems.

Myth 5: A discharged bankruptcy or IVA doesn't affect my creditworthiness

Yes, it will. It stays on your credit score report for at least six years from the day it was taken out, even after you've stopped paying it off and are no longer bound by the agreement. This may make it difficult for you to get credit or mean that you will pay high interest rates, because finance lenders may fear that you'll let them down.

What really matters is
A clean credit history that shows you don't skip repayments and you haven't walked away from a debt in recent years is a plus point. You've not tried to get out of debt by walking away from your debts. Missed repayments usually stay on your credit score report for three years, so it's always best to talk to your lender before it gets to that stage and see if you can reschedule payments. Lenders aren't unreasonable - they know that our behaviour changes with time, so a 35-year-old who missed a few repayments when he was a 20-year-old student shouldn't have anything to worry about.

Myth 6:I don't have any credit so I'm bound to get the best deals when I do want it

If you have never had credit or have long since repaid everything you owe and closed the accounts, lenders have no way of knowing how you'll behave in future.

What really matters is
You should build a credit history before you apply for anything major. For example, you might ask your bank - which knows you - for a credit card with a low sending limit, use it for everyday items and pay it off on a monthly basis. That way, lenders will be able to see that you're a sound prospect.

Myth 7: It doesn't matter how many finance applications I apply for

You could think that only the credit you actually get will count in relation to your credit score - and lenders are certainly concerned that you could take on more than you can handle. That's why they look at the amount you could borrow on all the cards and loans you have, rather than the amount you really owe. But applications have an impact too.

What really matters is
Every single time you apply for credit, it triggers a search of your credit score report that leaves a record. Other lenders will see this and, if you've applied for lots of deals within a few months, finance lenders can suspect a fraud or think you are desperate for money. Should you be shopping around, you should ask for a quotation search, which won't be visible to other lenders. When you know that you're going to want several deals within a couple of months, it's worth staggering your applications to avoid future problems.

Myth 8: Checking My Own Credit Score Report Will Damage My Credit Status

Only searches by lenders can affect your credit status. You should check your own credit score report every day, if you like, and it will have no impact on your credit score report .

What really matters is
Regular checks on your credit score report help you to take control of your finances. You get a snapshot of what you owe and how well you're managing, can spot old accounts that you could close down and identify suspicious transactions that may indicate your identity has been stolen and misused. When you see anything you disagree with, you can challenge it with the relevant lender. To see your free credit score report online with a 30-day trial of CreditExpert.

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