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Do some lenders look further than 6 years credit history?

MiddyMum
MiddyMum Posts: 425 Forumite
edited 26 July 2012 at 3:09AM in Debt-free wannabe
deleted as I have now found the answer to my question.
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  • erimus1
    erimus1 Posts: 122 Forumite
    MiddyMum wrote: »
    deleted as I have now found the answer to my question.

    Please do share the information then - information is power after all.
  • National_Debtline
    National_Debtline Posts: 7,998 Organisation Representative
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    Hi erimus

    Hopefully the answer that OP found is along the following lines:

    No, given that it's not physically possible to do so. Information drops off one's credit file on a rolling six-year basis, without exception. Some potential lenders may ask you to declare whether you have ever been made bankrupt in the past, but there's no way of them verifying this info if it was over 6 years ago.
    We work as money advisers for National Debtline and have specific permission from MSE to post to try to help those in debt. Read more information on National Debtline in MSE's Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help guide. If you find you're struggling with debt and need further help try our online advice tool My Money Steps
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