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Paying water bills on time could help you get a credit card, loan or mortgage, but missing payments may have a disastrous effect.
18 February 2013
Late rent payments could appear on your credit file in the coming months, which could harm your chances of getting a mortgage, loan, credit card or tenancy agreement.
7 January 2013
Consumers can now get permanently free access to their credit report, which can tell them if they're likely to be accepted for a credit card, loan or mortgage.
15 December 2011
Consumers will soon be able to get permanently free access to their credit report, which can tell them if they're likely to be accepted for a credit card, loan or mortgage.
16 June 2011
Half of credit card and loan applicants may not get the advertised rate from next month under new European rules that weaken consumer protection.
13 January 2011
Consumers trying to view their credit report online have complained of being unable to get instant access, despite new rules aimed at making it easier to view your file.
14 July 2010
Consumers can now get online access to their statutory credit report from all three credit reference agencies.
12 July 2010
16 March 2010
Borrowers are missing out on the best deals and paying too much for credit due to cracks in the application process, MPs were told today.
27 October 2009
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