Credit Score & Credit Report Articles

We've been helping consumers access their Credit Reports online longer than anyone, so it's fair to say we know a bit about what we do. Here you'll find handy articles covering a range of topics, plus all the latest news on product improvements and features.

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Launched 24 Years, 35 Million Credit Scores & 8 Million Credit Reports Ago

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Article by Tom Blandford

22nd September 2021

Do I Owe A Debt If It's Not On My Credit Report?

Information that appears on your Credit Report should (in most cases) follow a fairly predictable lifecycle. But don’t think that if an unpaid debt no longer shows up, you’re no longer responsible for it.

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Article by Arron Dickens

22nd September 2021

Credit Search Footprints Left By Comparison Sites

If you’re one of the millions of people who use comparison websites to make sure you’re getting the most competitive insurance quotes, you might have noticed that every time you use a comparison site, you get an increased number of searches on your Credit Report.

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Article by Richard Catlin

22nd September 2021

Does Gambling Affect Your Credit Score?

If you’re among the 32% of Brits that gamble on a weekly basis and are thinking of applying for some form of credit in the near future, you might be wondering whether your activity could affect your Credit Rating and your chances of being accepted.

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Article by Richard Catlin

16th September 2021

Last Minute Mortgage Checks

When could a non-bankrupt person be considered bankrupt? When they’re buying a house.

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Article by Jamie Mackenzie Smith

16th September 2021

Getting a Mortgage After Changing Jobs: Is It Possible?

When you apply for a mortgage there are probably nuggets of advice you’ve heard time and time again to make sure you increase your chances of getting accepted; like using a credit card to build up a credit history if you haven’t borrowed much in the past, or getting an agreement in principle to give you an idea of how much you’re likely to be able to borrow.

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Article by Tom Blandford

14th September 2021

The Cost Of Incorrect Information On Your Credit Report

Your credit file is compiled from a number of different sources, including payment history from each of your lenders (past and present) and public data as reported by local authorities and courts. The majority of people find that everything held about them is correct, but due to the large amount of information being shared, errors in the information reported can happen, which can lead to issues when you go to apply for credit.

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Credit Score & Credit Report Articles

The UK's First Provider Of Online Credit Reports

Launched 24 Years, 35 Million Credit Scores & 8 Million Credit Reports Ago

The UK's First Provider Of Online Credit Reports

Do I Owe A Debt If It's Not On My Credit Report?

Credit Search Footprints Left By Comparison Sites

Does Gambling Affect Your Credit Score?

Last Minute Mortgage Checks

Getting a Mortgage After Changing Jobs: Is It Possible?

The Cost Of Incorrect Information On Your Credit Report

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