MoneySaving Poll Results
Ever been given a different rate to the credit applied for?

Poll Started 03 November 2009:

Ever been given a different rate to the credit applied for?

When you apply for a loan or credit card have you ever experienced being accepted, but being given a higher rate that the one you applied for (or a different card entirely)?

There’s currently a parliamentary investigation into this issue; see the flawed credit system MSE News story.

In the last three years have you ever been given a higher rate than you applied for?

A. Yes - on many occasions.

25% (942 votes)

B. Yes - once or twice.

32% (1208 votes)

C. No - usually been rejected.

4% (137 votes)

D. No - usually been given the correct rate.

23% (853 votes)

E. I haven't applied for a loan/card.

16% (586 votes)

Total Votes: 3726

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