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Does loan pre closure affect my credit score?

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Hi All,
I am holding a personal loan and i have 11 more terms pending. I want to pre close the loan but just wondering what impact will that have on my credit score? 
I have gone through few articles on this subject and most of the articles talk about having a long term repayment history which will improve the credit history. 
I am intending to close the loan so that i can save on the interest component. 
Any suggestions? 
Thanks in advance. 

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  • PaulW922
    PaulW922 Posts: 1,039 Forumite
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    IF you mean that you wan to settle it early then no it won't have a negative effect on your history - it will show you are able to manage credit well. Of course a long credit history on a specific product is good but don't let that worry you 
  • MEM62
    MEM62 Posts: 5,312 Forumite
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    As your score is irrelevant you don't need to worry about any changes to it.  If you are in a position to settle early the do so and take the advantage of the reduces interest charges.   
  • BrassicWoman
    BrassicWoman Posts: 3,218 Forumite
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    your language is a little unusual - can I check if you are UK based?
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  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,641 Forumite
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    edited 30 April 2020 at 10:00PM
    Hi All,
    I am holding a personal loan and i have 11 more terms pending. I want to pre close the loan but just wondering what impact will that have on my credit score? 
    I have gone through few articles on this subject and most of the articles talk about having a long term repayment history which will improve the credit history. 
    I am intending to close the loan so that i can save on the interest component. 
    Any suggestions? 
    Thanks in advance. 
    I take it your UK based ?

    If your in the UK your score doesnt have much to do with loans etc as no lenders see it.

    Closing a loan doesn't affect your credit file.
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