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How to repair credit

How to repair credit

Updated on July 15th 2025 by Gemma Simpson

You don’t have to put up with the dark cloud of bad credit hanging over you as you make your way through life... Read How to repair credit »

What credit score is needed for car finance?

What credit score is needed for car finance?

Updated on August 28th 2025 by Olivia Collins

There is no definitive minimum credit score requirement to get approved for car finance when buying a car. However, the relationship between credit... Read What credit score is needed for car finance? »

Bad Credit and Financial Exclusion

Bad Credit and Financial Exclusion

Updated on August 26th 2025 by Gemma Simpson

Financial exclusion is a way to describe someone who has either the inability to access credit or is having difficulty accessing mainstream financial... Read Bad Credit and Financial Exclusion »

What is a Good Credit Score?

What is a Good Credit Score?

Updated on August 19th 2025 by Olivia Collins

A good credit score can change depending on the credit reference agency used. Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion are the most used credit reference... Read What is a Good Credit Score? »

What type of bad credit do you have?

What type of bad credit do you have?

Updated on August 5th 2025 by Olivia Collins

There are two types of bad credit: one is defaults showing on your credit report from missed payments, due to the impact of... Read What type of bad credit do you have? »

How long does it take to improve my credit score?

How long does it take to improve my credit score?

Updated on July 4th 2025 by Olivia Collins

Boosting a low credit score rarely happens overnight. Quick wins—such as registering to vote—might lift your score a little, but lasting progress comes... Read How long does it take to improve my credit score? »

How the FCA Protects You When You Take Out Car Finance

How the FCA Protects You When You Take Out Car Finance

Updated on June 24th 2025 by Gemma Simpson

Arranging car finance is about more than finding a payment you can afford each month. You also need to know that the company... Read How the FCA Protects You When You Take Out Car Finance »

A guide to securing car loans with poor credit

A guide to securing car loans with poor credit

Updated on June 12th 2025 by Gemma Simpson

Working towards life’s big purchases can be a bit of a struggle when you’ve got a poor credit history. When it comes to... Read A guide to securing car loans with poor credit »

What is the difference between a Hard and Soft credit check?

What is the difference between a Hard and Soft credit check?

Updated on June 10th 2025 by Gemma Simpson

Navigating the financial landscape often involves understanding a range of terminologies and procedures, two of the most common being hard and soft credit... Read What is the difference between a Hard and Soft credit check? »

Credit myths and the truth behind them

Credit myths and the truth behind them

Updated on June 3rd 2025 by Gemma Simpson

Can you get blacklisted for all credit? — A credit blacklist (a list of people or things that are regarded as unacceptable or... Read Credit myths and the truth behind them »

What is a Bad Credit score?

What is a Bad Credit score?

Updated on June 3rd 2025 by Olivia Collins

In the financial landscape of the United Kingdom, a credit score is a key indicator of your financial health. It’s a numeric representation... Read What is a Bad Credit score? »

How do lenders use my credit information?

How do lenders use my credit information?

Updated on June 3rd 2025 by Olivia Collins

When you apply for a car loan, the lender will look at your credit history to determine whether to risk giving you credit.... Read How do lenders use my credit information? »

What is Credit? Infographic

What is Credit? Infographic

Updated on January 9th 2024 by Gemma Simpson

Welcome to our infographic guide on understanding credit. In this guide, we will help explain the basics about credit – what it is,... Read What is Credit? Infographic »

The history of credit in the UK infographic

The history of credit in the UK infographic

Updated on January 9th 2024 by Gemma Simpson

Have you ever wondered how credit started in the UK and how different it is today compared to the past?, we have put... Read The history of credit in the UK infographic »

Review your Credit Profile

Review your Credit Profile

Updated on September 29th 2023 by Olivia Collins

Do you want to apply for car finance and don’t know what your credit profile looks like? Or have you recently been declined... Read Review your Credit Profile »

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