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How to raise a dispute with a credit bureau

How to raise a dispute with a credit bureau

7 March 2023

Incorrect information may appear in your credit report – and you have a right to challenge it. We discuss how to raise a dispute with a credit bureau.

How to avoid hitting your credit limit

How to avoid hitting your credit limit

7 February 2023

Credit is a useful tool, provided you use it responsibly. We consider how credit limits are calculated, and how to manage your credit to stick within your budget.

How to access credit for the first time

How to access credit for the first time

2 January 2023

This article outlines ways to access credit products in the absence of a credit score, and notes which products are best suited to first-time credit users.

Will your credit score help you to buy a property?

Will your credit score help you to buy a property?

18 December 2022

Your credit score is a key determinant of your home loan eligibility. We consider what your credit score reveals, and provide tips to help you secure a mortgage.

How lenders view your credit score, and how you can improve it

How lenders view your credit score, and how you can improve it

15 December 2022

Your credit score is not just a number. This article explains how lenders and credit bureaus view your credit score, and provides some tips for improving it.

Is your credit score high enough to access vehicle finance?

Is your credit score high enough to access vehicle finance?

8 December 2022

We consider the role your credit score plays when you apply for vehicle finance, and note ways to improve your score so you can buy a car.

How to break poor credit habits

How to break poor credit habits

1 November 2022

We investigate how poor credit habits can impact your financial health, and we consider what you can do to break them

How to improve your credit score

How to improve your credit score

27 September 2022

Lenders use your credit score to assess how risky it would be to lend you money. This article explains the steps you can take to improve your credit score over time.  

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