How can i improve my credit rating/score?
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How can i improve my credit rating/score?
just done an experian credit check
and it says i have a good rating/score but 30% of people still have a better credit rating than me lol
so how do i make it better?
im basically 21.. Got a:
Student Account - 2k interest free overdraft
Current Account
Credit Card - 1.5k limit
rent wages bills etc. all paid by direct debit..
purchases made on credit card for security..
direct debit set up to take full credit card payment from Student Account
soo i think am on top of my finances, use overdraft here and there .. usually when lending money to friends.. so that has been used for periods of around 6 months.. not really any longer..
and once in first year of uni i was paying minimum payments on credit card when i had it maxed out but that was only when it was on 1k limit..
erm no debts or student loans or personal loans either..
is my credit score not higher due to me having limited expereince with credit? i.e. no loans.. no other credit cards? actually i have a store card lol used only a few times though..
how can i make it better? think i need to take more risks and more credit?
or should i not worry as my credit score is good enough?
any tips advice are appreciated
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and it says i have a good rating/score but 30% of people still have a better credit rating than me lol
so how do i make it better?
im basically 21.. Got a:
Student Account - 2k interest free overdraft
Current Account
Credit Card - 1.5k limit
rent wages bills etc. all paid by direct debit..
purchases made on credit card for security..
direct debit set up to take full credit card payment from Student Account
soo i think am on top of my finances, use overdraft here and there .. usually when lending money to friends.. so that has been used for periods of around 6 months.. not really any longer..
and once in first year of uni i was paying minimum payments on credit card when i had it maxed out but that was only when it was on 1k limit..
erm no debts or student loans or personal loans either..
is my credit score not higher due to me having limited expereince with credit? i.e. no loans.. no other credit cards? actually i have a store card lol used only a few times though..
how can i make it better? think i need to take more risks and more credit?
or should i not worry as my credit score is good enough?
any tips advice are appreciated
cheers
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It may not be possible for you to do but:
1. Pay off credit card in full each month
2. Do not apply for any credit
3. Use the store card and pay it straight off so there is no interest.
4. Are you on the electoral roll?
1. Pay off credit card in full each month
2. Do not apply for any credit
3. Use the store card and pay it straight off so there is no interest.
4. Are you on the electoral roll?
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1. Pay off credit card in full each month - Done Already
2. Do not apply for any credit So not applying for credit boosts your rating?
3. Use the store card and pay it straight off so there is no interest. Done Already
4. Are you on the electoral roll? Whats this?
2. Do not apply for any credit So not applying for credit boosts your rating?
3. Use the store card and pay it straight off so there is no interest. Done Already
4. Are you on the electoral roll? Whats this?
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Having no credit cards will effect your score but in a negative way.
Its better to have a couple of grand outstanding and be seen to pay it off on time. The reason why yours could be better is because you haven't got enough credit for them to make a decision.
Its better to have a couple of grand outstanding and be seen to pay it off on time. The reason why yours could be better is because you haven't got enough credit for them to make a decision.
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Yes. Being on the electrol roll shows you aren't fly by night and likely to do a runner.
Also not applying for credit doesn't put your score up per say. What it doesn't do is put your score down.
Every time you are credit scored it shows up. So if you've beend scored for loans 6 times in a month it doesn't look good whether tyou've paid them off or even taken them out. Does that make sense?
I wouldn't advocate managing a couple of grand on a credit card, simply be seen to pay bills. A contract phone is a good one. Pay on direct debit and that will help your score. Likewise similar sorts of deals...
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Also not applying for credit doesn't put your score up per say. What it doesn't do is put your score down.
Every time you are credit scored it shows up. So if you've beend scored for loans 6 times in a month it doesn't look good whether tyou've paid them off or even taken them out. Does that make sense?
I wouldn't advocate managing a couple of grand on a credit card, simply be seen to pay bills. A contract phone is a good one. Pay on direct debit and that will help your score. Likewise similar sorts of deals...
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cheers guys
nah im fine, havnt been turned down, and aint really looking for anything at the moment
just thought id make use of the free trial and see what my rating is like..
lol and the way they wrote 30% people have a better rating than you , made me think well how do i make it better
fivetide: i get what your saying, and i ive had a phone contract ever since i was 18 so that should be in my favour
i think ill just continue as i am
nah im fine, havnt been turned down, and aint really looking for anything at the moment
just thought id make use of the free trial and see what my rating is like..
lol and the way they wrote 30% people have a better rating than you , made me think well how do i make it better
fivetide: i get what your saying, and i ive had a phone contract ever since i was 18 so that should be in my favour
i think ill just continue as i am
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no worries
tbh when i finished a levels in 6th form i went with hsbc due to them giving a free ipod lol better than what other banks are offering..
but am glad i did, never had any problems with them
upped credit card limit and overdraft limits whenever i needed them
also had credit card cloned (some joker was buying wood in other end of country lol), and they sorted it out within 24hours, i had a new card following day..
also had my student account comprimised online, they sorted that in 3 days.. ( due to compensating for money etc)
overall never let me down, so dont think you can go wrong with them
tbh when i finished a levels in 6th form i went with hsbc due to them giving a free ipod lol better than what other banks are offering..
but am glad i did, never had any problems with them
upped credit card limit and overdraft limits whenever i needed them
also had credit card cloned (some joker was buying wood in other end of country lol), and they sorted it out within 24hours, i had a new card following day..
also had my student account comprimised online, they sorted that in 3 days.. ( due to compensating for money etc)
overall never let me down, so dont think you can go wrong with them
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My sister was a typical Yorkshire lass, pay cash or sod off !
Her credit score was abysmal, they wouldn't give her a mortgage for a new home, £38K a year ! And £50K mortgage, stupid.
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Her credit score was abysmal, they wouldn't give her a mortgage for a new home, £38K a year ! And £50K mortgage, stupid.
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lol ^ reminds me of my friend , hes same, he has a basic cash account he opened before he was 16 and thats all..
wages go in that.. lives at home.. no bills.. pay as you go fone.. pays cash for everything
drives a scoob + m3 .. currently 20k short for paying for a house upright in cash.. borrowing off mates.. and paying them back at £200 a week .. so £10,400 of each.. paid off in a year
not the best house but its a decent enough 2 bed to put on rent, right near BRI
seems to think he'll be fine, i think he'll realise later on, and regret it
note. hes been working since he was 16.. 24 now.. also a yorkshire lad!
wages go in that.. lives at home.. no bills.. pay as you go fone.. pays cash for everything
drives a scoob + m3 .. currently 20k short for paying for a house upright in cash.. borrowing off mates.. and paying them back at £200 a week .. so £10,400 of each.. paid off in a year
not the best house but its a decent enough 2 bed to put on rent, right near BRI
seems to think he'll be fine, i think he'll realise later on, and regret it
note. hes been working since he was 16.. 24 now.. also a yorkshire lad!
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It seems the more credit you have the better your credit rating is. Cancelling credit cards isn't good. The best thing you can do is have a few credit cards use them but make sure you pay them off each month. Applying for loans and not taking them is bad too. Getting rejected is even worse but like other people said if you haven't been refused a loan I wouldn't worry about it.
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I think if you need to worry about yr credit rating, you need to stop borrowing/living on credit.
there is only one way forward (being a yorkshire man) and thats cash.
I've never ever bothered about my credit rating- I owe nobody anything, except for a small mortgage. its not my problem if I'm ranked in top 30 or 70 % etc etc.
if it really matters to you, having equity is the only way forward- being a student/low earner and having nothing of substance ain't going to help.
there is only one way forward (being a yorkshire man) and thats cash.
I've never ever bothered about my credit rating- I owe nobody anything, except for a small mortgage. its not my problem if I'm ranked in top 30 or 70 % etc etc.
if it really matters to you, having equity is the only way forward- being a student/low earner and having nothing of substance ain't going to help.
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I love how the uk went **** up due to "credit"
then everybody complained about it
and then people are helping this lad get a better credit rating
then everybody complained about it
and then people are helping this lad get a better credit rating
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