Credit Score Blogs

Understanding the importance of credit rating is the first step towards being smart in your credit journey. For any type of credit, financial institutions will check your credit score to evaluate your application.   This is because it gives them accurate information about your credit behaviour and ability to handle different types of credit. This, in …

Your CIBIL score update time relies on many factors, including your latest credit activities and the time lenders take to report your transactions to credit bureaus. Before applying for any type of credit, consider these crucial pointers: Read on for a brief overview of why you need a good CIBIL score, when your credit score …

There are different types of credit ratings and scores assigned by credit bureaus. As a borrower, your history with credit and current loans is summarised into a three-digit credit score. Credit ratings are usually assigned to organisations or companies who take on debt, but the two and often used interchangeably.  Credit information companies assign scores …

A written-off status in your CIBIL report means the lender has marked your loan as unpaid after you missed EMIs for 180 days or more. You still owe the money and your credit score drops sharply. You can remove this status only by repaying or settling the dues and getting the lender to update CIBIL. …

This guide explains how to check your CIBIL score with a PAN card; covering free steps on the TransUnion CIBIL website and on Fibe, why PAN is the primary ID used, what happens when you change your PAN and how key factors like repayment history and credit utilisation affect your score.  Yes, you can check your CIBIL score …

Be it an Equifax credit report or a CIBIL credit report, all lenders check your credit history and score while reviewing your application for any type of credit. These details give them insights about your financial standing and creditworthiness.  However, you don’t get the same score from all bureaus, nor do all lenders access your credit report …

By raising a CIBIL dispute, you can rectify errors in your credit report. An error-free report is crucial because your credit report defines your credit score, which reflects your creditworthiness. So, any inaccuracies can harm your CIBIL score.  Some of the errors that you may see include spelling mistakes or incorrect personal information, incorrect loan …

By initiating Experian or CIBIL score checks, lenders assess your creditworthiness when you apply for loans. These scores reflect your credit behaviour and repayment history as recorded in your credit report collected by various credit information companies.  However, don’t be surprised if you are assigned a different score by each bureau. While Experian and Credit …

Ever wondered why lenders keep talking about your credit score? Banks use it to answer a simple question. Can you repay on time? Your CRIF score is one of the numbers they look at. It is a 3-digit score that shows how you usually handle credit. The higher your score, the easier it becomes to …

Want to know the difference between a consumer CIBIL score and a commercial CIBIL score? Many people are unsure which one applies to them and how it affects their chances of getting a loan. In simple terms, a consumer CIBIL score is for individuals, while a commercial CIBIL score is for businesses. Both are based …