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Defaults

HI Guys just a quick question what exactly is classed as a default? Back in december 2007 i had a 5 status on my credit file for a home shopping catalogue. The following month it went back to green then closed the account as settled. would this be classed as a default

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  • cheops2006
    cheops2006 Posts: 79 Forumite
    No it will say (8) if its in default.

    That is classed as a late payment
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  • kellysaxo
    kellysaxo Posts: 70 Forumite
    Thanks I am very confused as I am struggling getting a remortgage but apart from that which was over 6 years ago i only have 1 late payment in 2012 :(
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