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The credit score is a ranking method used by lenders to decide whether to give the borrower a loan or a credit facility. Credit scores range from 0 to 999. A higher score increases the chance of getting approved for credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The credit score is calculated by using data from credit reports, which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Payment history
\u25cf Used vs available credit (loans, credit cards, and mortgages<\/a><\/strong>)
\u25cf Type of credit accounts
\u25cf Length of credit history
\u25cf The number of accounts
\u25cf Details of any court judgements in the borrower’s name
\u25cf Information obtained from electoral roll or register\u00a0
\u25cf Information about any searches made on a credit file
\u25cf Financial associates and their credit score<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to check Credit score?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Checking credit scores will help consumers understand the probability of getting approved for the loan. Users can examine the credit report and can boost the information if needed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three leading credit reference agencies in the UK are Equifax, TransUnion and Experian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit score in the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most credit rating companies divide credit rating into three categories: fair, good, and excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>Experian<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Equifax<\/strong><\/span><\/td>TransUnion<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Fair<\/td>721-880<\/td>380-419<\/td>566-603<\/td><\/tr>
Good<\/td>881-960<\/td>420-465<\/td>604-627<\/td><\/tr>
Excellent<\/td>961-999<\/td>466-700<\/td>628-710<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Different ways to improve Credit score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf A name on the voter registration list
\u25cf Have a credit facility and maintain good payment history
\u25cf Make every effort to pay credit obligations on time
\u25cf Examine credit report for any errors
\u25cf Check credit report for any unauthorised activities
\u25cf Check to see if any financial connection to another individual, such as a mortgage or a shared bank account. If that person has a poor credit score, it will impact your credit score
\u25cf Reduce debt percentage utilisation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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