All news stories featuring 'Equifax'
Water bills to be added to credit reports
18 February 2013Paying water bills on time could help you get a credit card or mortgage, as Yorkshire Water accounts will be tracked
Missed rent payments could cost you a loan or mortgage
7 January 2013In the coming months, late rent payments could appear on your credit file, which lenders use to assess applications
Noddle to offer free credit reports
15 December 2011Consumers can now get permanently free access to their credit report, which can indicate likely acceptance for credit
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22 July 2011Guest Comment: Why should we pay for OUR credit reports?
Tom Ilube, from Callcredit, explains the importance of credit files and whether other firms will embrace free reports
16 June 2011Consumers to get free credit reports from Callcredit
The service will allow consumers to view a report when they like, but Callcredit is the smallest of the three agencies
13 January 2011Millions won't get advertised rates as EU weakens protection
The commitment lenders make to offer the best card and loan deals to at least 66% of accepted customers will fall to 51%
14 July 2010Experian admits online credit report delays
Consumers trying to view their credit file have complained of being unable to do so instantly, despite new access rules
12 July 2010Credit report snapshot now available online
Consumers can now get web access to their statutory report from all three agencies within minutes
16 March 2010Equifax unveils online statutory credit reports
The move, which other agencies are compelled to copy, follows government guidelines announced yesterday
27 October 2009Credit application system is flawed, MPs told
Borrowers are missing out on the top deals and paying too much, consumer groups, including MSE, warned today
10 September 2009Barclaycard pre-application check to prevent credit woe
The card giant can now assess your chances of success before applying which can prevent damage to your credit record
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