What is a good/bad credit score?

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Introducing: A new credit score system

We've recently upgraded our scoring system. This article outlines what this change means and looks at how it could impact your credit profile. We'll also look at some of the questions users are asking. But before we get started, find out how we determine y

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What is a good/bad credit score?

Understanding what makes a good and bad credit score is the first step to being accepted for credit (and at the best rates). | ZA

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How is your credit score weighted?

Understand which factors influence your credit score – and to what degree – so you can grow it steadily. Read our article to find out the math of your credit score and how it's weighted. | ZA

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Credit score basics

Get to know your credit score and report.

What is a credit score?

We explain what a credit score is and why it matters | ZA

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What is a credit report?

Our guide to understanding what a credit report is and what you need to know about it. | ZA

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Factors that affect your credit score

Want to take control of your credit score? Here’s everything you need to know about the factors that count | ZA

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

If you only have a few minutes a month to check your credit report, we’ve got a quick cheat sheet on the key things to keep an eye on. | ZA

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Credit score and report help

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

Defaults, Judgments, Sequestration and Administration - Here's what to do if these appear on your credit report

It’s common to come across a lot of jargon on your credit report. Defaults, arrears, payment terms, judgments, obligations etc. How are you supposed to know whether the information is good or bad? | ZA

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Why your credit score hasn’t changed

Don't worry, you're not the only one wondering why your credit score hasn't changed. Check out these six reasons and start taking action today! | ZA

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I have raised a dispute, but I haven’t heard from Experian

What to do if you've raised a dispute on your credit report but haven't had a reply from Experian. | ZA

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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.

I have raised a dispute, but I haven’t heard from Experian

What to do if you've raised a dispute on your credit report but haven't had a reply from Experian. | ZA

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I’m not under debt review anymore, why is it still showing on my report?

What to do if your debt review is still showing on your credit report? | ZA

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Judgments (legal action)

A court judgment is when a provider takes legal action on an account. If there are a few months of missed payments, the provider can take legal action demanding payments. | ZA

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What credit score do you need to buy a car?

Find out what credit score you need to buy a car, and some key considerations before you make your decision. | ZA

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What is a good/bad credit score?

Featured

Introducing: A new credit score system

We've recently upgraded our scoring system. This article outlines what this change means and looks at how it could impact your credit profile. We'll also look at some of the questions users are asking. But before we get started, find out how we determine y

Read article

What is a good/bad credit score?

Understanding what makes a good and bad credit score is the first step to being accepted for credit (and at the best rates). | ZA

Read article

How is your credit score weighted?

Understand which factors influence your credit score – and to what degree – so you can grow it steadily. Read our article to find out the math of your credit score and how it's weighted. | ZA

Read article

Credit score basics

Get to know your credit score and report.

What is a credit score?

We explain what a credit score is and why it matters | ZA

Read article

What is a credit report?

Our guide to understanding what a credit report is and what you need to know about it. | ZA

Read article

Factors that affect your credit score

Want to take control of your credit score? Here’s everything you need to know about the factors that count | ZA

Read article

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

If you only have a few minutes a month to check your credit report, we’ve got a quick cheat sheet on the key things to keep an eye on. | ZA

Read article

Credit score and report help

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

Defaults, Judgments, Sequestration and Administration - Here's what to do if these appear on your credit report

It’s common to come across a lot of jargon on your credit report. Defaults, arrears, payment terms, judgments, obligations etc. How are you supposed to know whether the information is good or bad? | ZA

Read article

Why your credit score hasn’t changed

Don't worry, you're not the only one wondering why your credit score hasn't changed. Check out these six reasons and start taking action today! | ZA

Read article

I have raised a dispute, but I haven’t heard from Experian

What to do if you've raised a dispute on your credit report but haven't had a reply from Experian. | ZA

Read article

Latest articles

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

I have raised a dispute, but I haven’t heard from Experian

What to do if you've raised a dispute on your credit report but haven't had a reply from Experian. | ZA

Read article

I’m not under debt review anymore, why is it still showing on my report?

What to do if your debt review is still showing on your credit report? | ZA

Read article

Judgments (legal action)

A court judgment is when a provider takes legal action on an account. If there are a few months of missed payments, the provider can take legal action demanding payments. | ZA

Read article

What credit score do you need to buy a car?

Find out what credit score you need to buy a car, and some key considerations before you make your decision. | ZA

Read article