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Some advice please

Hello,

I'm a regular reader of the forums so thought it was about time I signed up!

Anyway, I'm looking for advice on how to improve my credit history.

I'm currently 18 have managed to open an account with barclaycard, aqua & also a next directory account as well as a tesco mobile sim only contract

Barclaycard initial - £250 limit
Aqua Advance - £100 limit
Next directory - £150 limit

I'm looking to apply for a loan sometime in the future to purchase a car for around 6,000 I just wondered how you guys would suggest I could improve my credit rating?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Comments

  • Hazzinho
    Hazzinho Posts: 742 Forumite
    Get on the electoral roll and make more than the minimum payment each month. Your total debt including the loan needs to be under 50% of you annual salary. Also ignore the score as lenders don't use them and they are worthless, only you see it.
  • Hello,

    Am on electoral roll and do not yet have loan, only just got these accounts opened how long should I leave it before I go for the loan?

    Many Thanks
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