{"id":3983,"date":"2019-07-23T13:39:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T13:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credit-score.com\/blog\/?p=3983"},"modified":"2022-08-22T14:25:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T14:25:59","slug":"simple-ways-to-fix-your-credit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/personal-finance\/simple-ways-to-fix-your-credit\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple ways to fix your credit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s no easy way out or simple fix when it comes to credit. Building\na strong credit file is a long process, but one that is well worth embarking\non; a good credit file will mean financial stability in the future, rendering\nit easier for you to be approved for loans and mortgages when the time comes.\nHere are some easier things that you can do to fix your credit and improve your\ncreditworthiness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What&#039;s Included?<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/personal-finance\/simple-ways-to-fix-your-credit\/#Pay_off_credit_card_debt_as_quickly_as_possible\" >Pay off credit card debt as quickly as possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/personal-finance\/simple-ways-to-fix-your-credit\/#Register_on_the_electoral_roll\" >Register on the electoral roll<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/personal-finance\/simple-ways-to-fix-your-credit\/#Dispute_incorrect_information_on_your_report\" >Dispute incorrect information on your report<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/personal-finance\/simple-ways-to-fix-your-credit\/#Open_new_credit_accounts_%E2%80%93_but_not_too_many\" >Open new credit accounts \u2013 but not too many!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/personal-finance\/simple-ways-to-fix-your-credit\/#Keep_track_of_your_credit_file\" >Keep track of your credit file<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/money-matters\/personal-finance\/simple-ways-to-fix-your-credit\/#Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\" >Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pay_off_credit_card_debt_as_quickly_as_possible\"><\/span>Pay off credit card debt as quickly as possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The usage of credit cards is one of the main ways lenders can see how\nyou are when handling credit \u2013 it is a readily available source of cash that\ncan tell a potential lender exactly how you are with repayments. As a result,\nkeeping on top of your credit card payments will help significantly when trying\nto fix your credit! Pay off your balance on time and (if you can) pay a little\nmore than the minimum every month and you\u2019ll be well on your way to becoming\nmore creditworthy; you\u2019re showing lenders that they can trust you, an invaluable\ntrait to have when it comes to your credit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Register_on_the_electoral_roll\"><\/span>Register on the electoral roll <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This might be a surprising one, but being registered on the electoral roll, if you\u2019re not already, is one of the first aspects lenders look at on your credit file to determine your level of stability. It serves as extra proof of address and your data can be checked by lenders much faster and as the electoral roll is a source of authoritative information about you, being registered makes you look a lot more reliable. The longer you have been registered for the better and be sure to keep up to date \u2013 if you have moved recently, update your details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-to-vote\">gov website<\/a> as soon as possible. Not registered yet? Do so as soon as possible \u2013 it\u2019s a quick way to fix your credit further!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dispute_incorrect_information_on_your_report\"><\/span>Dispute incorrect information on your report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes information, such as a late payment, can appear incorrectly\non your credit report. This would have affected your creditworthiness, so it is\nbest to get this fixed as quickly as possible. You don\u2019t want lenders to see\nyou in a worse light, so getting your credit file as accurate as possible is\nessential \u2013 especially if the inaccurate information displayed is negatively\naffecting you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_new_credit_accounts_%E2%80%93_but_not_too_many\"><\/span>Open new credit accounts \u2013 but not too many!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Showing that you can manage your finances efficiently by having\nmultiple credit agreements -that are all up to date &#8211; is a great way to show\nlenders that you are trustworthy when it comes to paying bills on time. It\nbuilds a history of you making payments on time consistently which will\nnaturally boost your creditworthiness. It is important to note that you should\nonly take out extra credit accounts if you can afford the repayments; do not\nput yourself in debt and harm your credit more by taking out so many agreements\nthat you cannot keep up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this can also have a negative effect. Too many credit accounts can show a lender that you are desperate for money and cannot afford to pay for items outright, thus having the opposite effect than intended! If you want to learn more about credit account balancing, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/07\/23\/maintaining-a-happy-balance-with-your-credit-cards\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_track_of_your_credit_file\"><\/span>Keep track of your credit file <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no avoiding it, the best way to keep on top of your credit is\nto actually check how it\u2019s doing! Unless you are fully aware of the aspects of\nyour report that are hindering you from fixing your credit, you won\u2019t know\nwhich steps are the best ones for you to take. It can be dauntingly confusing\nat first, but signing up to a website that will break down each factor for you\ninto easily digestible chunks will definitely make this process easier.\nLuckily, that\u2019s exactly what we at Credit-Score do for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The points outlined above are only a few of the ways you can fix your credit, and these don\u2019t always apply to everyone. The issues people face with their credit reports are vastly varied, but at least one or more of the points above should help you along your journey to better creditworthiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\"><\/span>Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re preparing to take a mortgage, never apply until you\u2019ve tried our unique and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/home.credit-score.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE Credit-Score Home app.<\/a>&nbsp;Our smart technology will tell you what you need to fix so you avoid rejection. The app predicts when you will be able to buy, for how much and tracks your month-by-month progress to mortgage success. We\u2019ve even added your own mortgage broker, so you get the best deals available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More focused on your credit rating? Well, get started for free with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Credit-Score\u2019s 24- Factor Credit Check<\/a>&nbsp;to truly help you improve your creditworthiness and how lenders view you. (Remember: lenders don\u2019t use your credit score! We\u2019ll show you what lenders look for and how to get your credit report in the best shape possible).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Last updated by Robert Edwards, June 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s no simple fix when it comes to credit. 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