We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Should I wait before I apply for finance?

Options
Hi all,

I'm hoping for some friendly advice :)

I want to apply for finance to fund a motorcycle through Santander consumer finance and I'm not sure whether to apply now due to an electoral roll issue on my credit reports.

Basically, I moved house back in July 2015, registered on the electoral roll and had written confirmation from the council in September. I have checked my credit report on Experian, Equifax and Call Credit, and only Experian is showing that I am registered; Equifax and Call Credit are saying I am not.

I have read that Santander mainly use Experian to check, but also use Equifax and Call Credit, so I am thinking that as I'm showing as registered on Experian it shouldn't be an issue? But Im not 100% whether to go ahead and apply now (there is a great deal I want that expires next week), or wait until I'm showing as registered on the other two companies also to boost my chances?

I have emailed Equifax and Call credit with a copy of the council letter confirming my registration but am yet to receive a reply.

Has anyone had a similar experience or can anyone offer any advice?

Thanks

Comments

This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.9K Life & Family
  • 257.1K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.