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Experian shakes up how it calculates credit scores: what it means
Experian has shaken up the way it calculates people's credit scores meaning many suddenly dropped or increased
20 November 2015
Water bills to be added to credit reports
Paying water bills on time could help you get a credit card or mortgage, as Yorkshire Water accounts will be tracked
18 February 2013
Missed rent payments could cost you a loan or mortgage
In the coming months, late rent payments could appear on your credit file, which lenders use to assess applications
7 January 2013
Noddle to offer free credit reports
Consumers can now get permanently free access to their credit report, which can indicate likely acceptance for credit
15 December 2011
Guest 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
22 July 2011
Millions won't get advertised rates as EU weakens protection
13 January 2011
Experian admits online credit report delays
14 July 2010
Credit report snapshot now available online
12 July 2010
Equifax unveils online statutory credit reports
16 March 2010
Credit application system is flawed, MPs told
27 October 2009
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