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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 if someone has opened fraudulent accounts using my name?
If you believe you've been a victim of identity fraud, you’ll need to act quickly. Here's some things you can do. | 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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What is a credit score?
We explain what a credit score is and why it matters | ZA
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Why keeping your credit utilisation low means better deals on credit
We explain what credit utilisation is and how it can help you improve your credit score and get better deals on credit products. | ZA
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Does a credit enquiry affect your credit score?
Credit checks are at the heart of applying for credit. Make sure you understand them. | ZA
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How to improve your credit score
Get the credit score you deserve with our simple and straightforward tips. Learn how to improve your credit score effectively today with ClearScore! | ZA
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What is an enquiry?
We have a look at what it means to have an “enquiry” on your credit report, and we consider the distinction between when a lender views your credit profile and when you do. | ZA
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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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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
What if someone has opened fraudulent accounts using my name?
If you believe you've been a victim of identity fraud, you’ll need to act quickly. Here's some things you can do. | 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
What is a credit score?
We explain what a credit score is and why it matters | ZA
Read article
Why keeping your credit utilisation low means better deals on credit
We explain what credit utilisation is and how it can help you improve your credit score and get better deals on credit products. | ZA
Read article
Does a credit enquiry affect your credit score?
Credit checks are at the heart of applying for credit. Make sure you understand them. | ZA
Read article
How to improve your credit score
Get the credit score you deserve with our simple and straightforward tips. Learn how to improve your credit score effectively today with ClearScore! | ZA
Read article
What is an enquiry?
We have a look at what it means to have an “enquiry” on your credit report, and we consider the distinction between when a lender views your credit profile and when you do. | ZA
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