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RG2015
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I use the MSE Credit Club to view my full Experian credit report.
On the search history tab there are two sections; Searches that may impact your credit score and Searches that do NOT impact your credit score.
Am I correct to assume that the two sections are the same as hard searches and soft searches? Therefore, whatever the description, the searches in the second section cannot be seen by prospective lenders.
On the search history tab there are two sections; Searches that may impact your credit score and Searches that do NOT impact your credit score.
Am I correct to assume that the two sections are the same as hard searches and soft searches? Therefore, whatever the description, the searches in the second section cannot be seen by prospective lenders.
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Yes - searches in the soft column will be things like MSE Credit Club, insurance quotes if using a comparison site etc.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Budgeting & Bank Accounts, Credit Cards, Credit File & Ratings and Energy boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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