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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.
What credit score is needed to buy a house?
Wondering what credit score you need to buy a house? Learn if you can get a mortgage with poor credit and how to improve your score with Checkmyfile.
Does Universal Credit affect your credit score in the UK?
Understand what Universal Credit is and the things that could affect your credit score.
Understanding why my credit score is different on different sites
Discover why your credit score varies across different sites and learn what factors affect these differences. Get clarity with Checkmyfile.
Is 600 a good credit score in the UK?
A credit score of 600 can mean different things depending on where you see it. Here’s what you need to know.
Why has my credit score gone down when I haven’t missed any payments?
Wondering why your credit score dropped without missed payments? Explore common reasons like credit utilisation, hard searches, and balance changes.
Tips on how to improve your credit score
Discover strategies to help improve your credit score, from paying bills on time to managing balances. Steps worth taking, progress worth making.
Adverse credit history explained
Learn what adverse credit history is, how long it lasts, and its potential impacts on your ability to borrow.
Good credit score but declined a phone contract? Here’s why
Discover potential reasons for rejection and how to improve your chances with Checkmyfile.
Can you pay rent with a credit card?
If your landlord is willing, you can pay your rent with a credit card. Learn more about the potential benefits and drawbacks of doing so.
Is it better to rent or buy a house in the UK?
Learn more about the costs involved, potential advantages, and disadvantages of buying and renting.
Does your student loan affect your credit score?
Student loans differ from other types of borrowing. Learn how they could impact future credit applications and what appears on your credit report.