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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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How to check your credit score: a step-by-step guide

Your credit score and most detailed credit report are just a few clicks away.

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Does Universal Credit affect your credit score in the UK?

Understand what Universal Credit is and the things that could affect your credit score.

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Whose Credit Score is Used on a Joint Mortgage?

If you’re looking to buy a home with someone else, you may be wondering how your credit scores will impact your mortgage. Let’s look at the details.

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Does changing your address affect your credit score?

Understand the relationship between addresses and credit reports and the indirect ways that changing addresses could impact your score.

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How to increase your credit score in the UK

For helpful tips to improve your credit score, read on.

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Will a satisfied CCJ affect my credit?

A County Court Judgment will affect your credit, even if it’s satisfied. Here’s what you need to know and how to improve your situation.

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How long does it take to buy a house?

From making an offer to getting the keys to your new home, our step-by-step guide explains all.

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What are credit checks for renting?

Credit checks for renting let landlords access basic information to help them verify your identity and gauge how you’ll be as a tenant. Learn more.

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Does being a guarantor affect your credit?

Simply being a guarantor won’t affect your credit score. But if the borrower doesn’t pay, it can impact you. Here’s what you need to know.

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Why are energy prices so high in the UK?

Learn about why energy prices are still high, the factors affecting wholesale energy costs, and the effect of the energy price cap.

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How to increase your credit score quickly

Sometimes, you want to know how to increase your credit score quickly. While there’s no magic fix, we look at the things that can make a difference.

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