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In this simple explainer, we break down why your credit score might not be as high as you'd like it to be and share 10 easy ways to help you improve it.

Read article

Article

Factors that affect your credit score

What factors affect your credit score? Here's everything you need to know.

Read article

Article

Take charge of your credit report with our 5 minute monthly checklist

This easy checklist will help keep your credit score & report on track.

Read article

Credit score basics

Get to know your credit score and report.

Article

How to use credit to get yourself a great credit score

Using credit responsibly and checking your report regularly could help give your score the boost it needs for the future

Read article

Article

Understanding credit checks: hard searches and soft searches

Our guide to everything you need to know about credit searches.

Read article

Article

What happens when you apply for credit?

Your guide to what happens when you apply for credit.

Read article

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What's the ideal level of credit utilisation?

Maxing out your credit cards is never the best idea, but did you know that keeping your credit utilisation low could also help your credit score?

Read article

Credit score and report help

Something not looking as you thought it should? We're here to help.

Article

4 reasons why your credit score hasn’t changed

Has your credit score stayed the same? Here's four reasons why your credit score hasn't changed.

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Article

Defaults, CCJs, bankruptcies: what to do if you have one

We take a look at defaults, CCJs and bankruptcies. What they are, they affect your credit score and what to do if you have one.

Read article

Article

The most common credit report problems (and how to fix them)

Found incorrect or missing information on your credit report? Here’s what might have happened and what you can do to set things right.

Read article

Article

7 reasons why your credit score has gone down

Have you experienced a drop in your credit score? We explore seven of the most common reasons why this happens.

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New to credit

Everything you need to build a great credit score from scratch.

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If you don’t have a credit history, building a great credit score from scratch can seem daunting. But while it does require some time and patience, it isn’t too difficult if you know how to go about it.

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The reasons why you might not have a credit score

If you don’t have a credit score, there could be a few reasons why. Let’s break down the possibilities.

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What you need to know if you have no credit history

How can having no credit history affect your credit score? What does it mean if you have ‘thin’ file? We look how your credit history can affect your credit options.

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How credit builder products work and what they can do for your score

No credit history? No problem. We look at the different types of products designed to help you build your credit report and score from scratch, so you can decide if they're right for you.

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Understand more about your credit report and why it matters

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Credit report vs credit score: what’s the difference?

We explain the differences between your credit score and credit report, and how they work together to create a picture of your financial health.

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Article

What is a credit report?

Your credit report holds all the information about your credit history and tells lenders how you manage money.

Read article

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How your credit report is put together

Your credit report contains all of your financial information, but how exactly is it compiled?

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Does checking your credit report harm your credit score?

Think you've got credit scoring down? Here's 7 surprising things that won't affect your credit score or report.

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Get to grips with what your credit score and report are, where they come from and why they're so important.

Article

How to Improve Your Credit Score

Top tips to improve your credit score quickly.

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Can you get car insurance with a bad credit score?

NimbleFins explains how to get car insurance with a bad credit score.

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How do I get a mobile phone deal with a poor credit score?

NimbleFins explains how you can get a phone package even if you have poor credit.

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Does a poor credit score affect home insurance?

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