Strong credit score and cheaper loans: How to turn a good credit record into a better loan deal
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- ✓A good credit score helps you get better loan deals and cheaper interest rates.
- ✓Lenders use your history to assess risk before approving funds.
- ✓CIBIL notes that "personal-loan interest rates can vary from borrower to borrower." Always check your report for errors and compare offers from many different lenders.
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- BUSINESS
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- MoneyControl
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- 3 Minute(s)
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- India Economy
A good credit score is useful when you need a loan, particularly an unsecured personal loan where there is no property or other collateral backing the borrowing. Lenders use your credit history to assess how you have handled debt in the past. A stronger profile can improve your chances of approval and may help you qualify for more favourable pricing, although it never guarantees the lowest rate. Start by checking your credit report before applying. CIBIL currently provides one free CIBIL Score and Report every calendar year, and your own check does not affect the score.
Look for missed payments, incorrect outstanding balances, unfamiliar accounts or enquiries that you do not recognise. Correcting an error before applying can prevent an avoidable problem during the lender's assessment. Next, do not assume that the rate advertised online is the rate you will receive.
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