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Does opening a savings account affect my credit score?

Opening a savings account won’t affect your credit score. But there are some things you need to know.

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What is a good credit score?

Uncover what each credit reference agency considers a ‘good’ credit score, how to get one, and the benefits of having one.

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The Pros and Cons of an Interest-only Mortgage Holiday

Can you take an interest-only mortgage holiday, and will it affect your credit score? Here’s what you need to know.

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Does rent appear on my credit report?

Rent payments typically don't appear on credit reports automatically. Learn how you could add them and the ways they could affect your credit score.

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How does Klarna work in the UK?

With new rules coming into place for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, you may be wondering how it works – and if it’ll affect your credit score.

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Freehold vs leasehold: Pros and cons in the UK

Learn the difference between freehold and leasehold property, and the future reforms in the UK.

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Checking your credit report throughout your mortgage journey

Here’s how you could benefit from monitoring your file at every stage of the mortgage process.

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Everything you need to know about AML checks

Discover the ins and outs of AML checks, including how they work and whether they can affect your credit score.

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Do utility bills affect your credit score?

There are a few ways they could impact your score, but it’s not guaranteed.

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Does having multiple bank accounts affect your credit score?

Opening and managing multiple bank accounts could affect your credit score. Here’s everything you need to know.

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What is an offset mortgage? Here’s what you need to know

Learn what an offset mortgage is and how it differs from a standard mortgage.

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