Submitting several loan or credit card applications within a week can signal 'credit hunger' to lenders and may temporarily lower a credit score, according to experts. Each application typically triggers a hard…
Closing an unused credit card reduces total available credit, which can push the credit utilisation ratio higher and potentially lower the credit score. For example, if total limits drop from Rs 5…
Since July 1, credit scores have been updating faster. The RBI mandated that all lenders report credit activity weekly, tracking data as of the 9th, 16th, 23rd and last day of each…
A strong credit profile, realistic repayment capacity, and a balanced down payment can help secure better car loan interest rates. Lenders assess credit history, income stability, and existing debts before setting the…
Errors in credit reports can lower a borrower's credit score even when they have never missed a payment, experts say. Common mistakes include incorrect repayment status, duplicate accounts, outdated loan information, and…
Building a good credit score does not require complex strategies or borrowing money unnecessarily, according to credit bureaus such as CIBIL. The metric is based on four pillars: repayment track record, credit…
Applying for a home loan with a co-applicant can boost borrowing eligibility by combining incomes, but lenders assess the credit profiles of all applicants. A co-applicant with a weak credit history, low…
Hindustan Times reports that the amount a lender approves for a mortgage often exceeds what a buyer can truly afford. Devon Hawkins, assistant teaching professor at Elon University, says lender approval creates…
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