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Bad credit?..info needed on unsecured loans?

50g50
50g50 Posts: 2 Newbie
I am looking for some information on loans , I recently applied to my bank for a £1,000 , but was refused , my next step was to apply for an unsecured loan thro a broker , it seemed I would be a good candidate but there seemed to be a problem with my credit file , which has now been adjusted ( I wasnt on the electoral roll ) . Now it transpires they cannot lend me my funds as I am not a home owner & would need a guarantor which is not possible at present . They also suggested I improve my credit rating by applying for a Vanquis CC .....declined :(

So now im wondering if there is any thing else I can do to either improve my credit rating , and to secure a loan . Ive considered applying for other cc online or would this not be advisable .......

any suggestions please ?

Comments

  • CHR15
    CHR15 Posts: 5,193 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Did you pay your "broker" a fee for not finding you a loan?
  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    it takes a while for yu to show up on the electoral rle after you register. generally to get credit you need
    - not to have defaults or CCJs
    - not to have lots of borrowing already
    - to be on electoral roll
    - not to move house too often
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • 50g50
    50g50 Posts: 2 Newbie
    Yes i paid £50
  • KingElvis
    KingElvis Posts: 4,100 Forumite
    50g50 wrote: »
    Yes i paid £50

    Kiss that goodbye then :(
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  • GAH
    GAH Posts: 1,034 Forumite
    I would not apply for anymore credit at present, If you have been turned down on a Vanquis card, you need to sort you credit file out first otherwise If you apply again to quickly you will make things worse.
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