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The Ultimate Guide To Improving Your Credit Rating & Your Loan Acceptance

Are you one of the 10 million UK citizens with a credit problem? Then you need our Definitive Guide to Improving Your Credit Rating! 101 Things You Can Do Now!...

Alex Hartley 16th December, 2019

Life inside China’s “Social Credit System” – is Big Brother really watching you?

Imagine a world where you are constantly monitored and rated. Welcome to China's proposed "social credit system" where you can be rewarded for good behaviour...

Amanda Gillam 2nd July, 2018

What to do if Credit Reference Agencies hold incorrect data about you

Your ability to get credit depends on the data collected by the UK's 3 big credit reference agencies. So what can you do if their information is inaccurate?...

Alex Hartley 29th June, 2018

Are you taking on debt you can’t really afford?

Personal debt has been rising at 10% per year for some time. We're now back to pre-2008 crash levels. So the question is is this sustainable? Can people afford ...

Amanda Gillam 26th February, 2018

Credit file vs credit score – what’s the difference?

Your credit file is your credit history stored at the major credit reference agencies. This file of data can be turned into a credit score to help lenders....

Alex Hartley 29th January, 2018

What causes someone to have a bad credit rating, and what can they do to fix it?

There are many reasons why your credit rating may have worsened over time. The implications are significant, so here's how to improve your credit rating....

Alex Hartley 15th January, 2018

Why a bad credit rating could damage your personal relationships

So you've Tindered and found your perfect mate. But a few dates on and you realise they've got money troubles. Odds are it will damage your relationship soon....

Amanda Gillam 20th November, 2017

Why registering to vote makes both political and financial sense

Being casual about registering to vote not only means you can't influence political debate but could mean you can't get credit on decent terms! Here's why....

Oliver Jones 7th July, 2017

How Guarantor Loans have changed and why you could consider one

Guarantor loans have come a long way in 10+ years. Solution Loans has been there all the way. Benefit from our experience, broad panel of lenders & no fees....

Amanda Gillam 9th October, 2016

Bad credit rating? 5 Loans you may be able to get

A bad credit history is one thing. Affordability is another. If you can show you can afford a new loan, and can provide some backup, options still may exist...

Oliver Jones 11th July, 2016