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Credit rating after paying debt off

Hi sorry I wasn't sure where else was for this subject but basically, I am getting money next week which I am going to pay my debts off (1300 CC + 500 loan) My credit score atm is 531 I think. Just wondering basically how long it will take for my credit rating to start going up as we are looking for take a loan out for a car in a few months. Thanks

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  • CLAPTON
    CLAPTON Posts: 41,865 Forumite
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    although the score is pretty meaningless, why is your credit rating so low? what do your credit files say about you?
  • Shonar0612
    Shonar0612 Posts: 76 Forumite
    Not much to be honest. I checked I have had 3 late payments in 12 months and they are my only two outstanding debts. Everything else is settled. I am only 20, Dont know if that makes a difference either?! I did have a excellent score this time last year before the CC.
  • stator
    stator Posts: 7,441 Forumite
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    It depends on how quickly your creditors update their records to experian et all. Usually it takes at least a month.
    Changing the world, one sarcastic comment at a time.
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