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Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Does refinancing a loan hurt your credit score?
Refinancing your loan can be an effective way to consolidate your debt and reduce your interest costs. But does it affect your credit score?
Credit Score
09 Jan, 2023
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Can you get a business loan with a bad credit history?
If you have a low or poor credit score, you may find getting a business loan tough. Find out how you can improve your chances of getting approved for the loan.
Credit Score
04 Jan, 2023
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Is it possible to correct credit report errors?
Any incorrectly listed information, like a payment default, on your credit report can pull down your credit score. Here’s how you can stay on top of your credit by regularly checking your credit report.
Credit Score
06 Jul, 2022
5 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
How to help your kids improve their credit score
Let’s skip the obvious advice of “don’t take on more debt than you can manage”. There are a range of practical steps you may want to consider taking to help develop a kid's credit history and improve their credit score.
Credit Score
06 Jul, 2021
5 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Does being a guarantor affect your credit score?
Everyone needs a helping hand occasionally, and you may have extended yours to help family or a partner secure finance. Whether you’ve gone guarantor on a home loan, personal loan, or a car loan, this will have an impact on your credit score.
Credit Score
07 May, 2021
4 min read
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