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Irresponsible lending complaint

Trying82
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A little advice/insight,
I made an irrresponsible lending complaint to Marble card (newday) in December 2021 relating to a credit limit increase back in 2017. I also applied for an Aqua card (also newday) in December 2021 - I'm trying to rebuild my credit as I'm due to apply for a mortgage soon.
This week I recieved a letter and text from Marble stating they were still looking into my complaint. I have a balance on my Marble card and I've just cleared the Aqua card (never towards the limit for either, I have direct debits and don't miss payments).
Today I logged on to my Aqua card app and saw that my account has been suspended. To cut a long story short - 35 minutes of been on the phone to Newday and speaking to a supervisor. I've established that my Aqua account has been closed because I made a complaint about Marble.
A letter is on its way to me. The manager went through the response and advised they upheld the majority of my complaint, awarded me a sum for compensation but closed both of my accounts.
My Marble card only appears active due to me having a balance on it. I actually don't mind not having the cards, but I only use them to increase my credit score - and its been working. I know having both of these accounts closed will have an impact on my credit score and I've really worked hard over the last 2+ years to rebuild it.
Surely this isn't a common practice. Any advise please. I know I'll end up going up the financial ombudsman. WhichI'm more than prepared to do but just seeing if this is a normal?
Thank you
Em
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Yes any company can choose not to do business with you at any time, and either of you can withdraw from said contract at any time, it is all covered in the small print no one ever reads.
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The Ombudsman can't and won't force NewDay (back) into a business relationship with you. They do not have the authority to do that so there is little point in involving them.2
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Trying82 said:I made an irrresponsible lending complaint to Marble card (newday) in December 2021 relating to a credit limit increase back in 2017.1
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Thrugelmir said:Trying82 said:I made an irrresponsible lending complaint to Marble card (newday) in December 2021 relating to a credit limit increase back in 2017.
Don't want them lending any more money irresponsibly after all.4 -
I've established that my Aqua account has been closed because I made a complaint about Marble.
That is logical. After all, you complained that they should not have lent you the money and here you are trying to take out more credit with them.
I know having both of these accounts closed will have an impact on my credit scoreIt wont be negative but could be positive.
. Surely this isn't a common practice.its not unusual. Especially if you are turning into a serial complainer as it appears.
. I know I'll end up going up the financial ombudsman.The FOS will not consider your complaint. They have no remit to involve themselves in commercial decisions.
I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.2 -
. I know I'll end up going up the financial ombudsman.
The FOS will not consider your complaint. They have no remit to involve themselves in commercial decisions.
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helpyhelper said:This gives a good break down of who can claim for irresponsible lending if you want to know if you have a good chance...
Here's a better link
https://debtcamel.co.uk/payday-loan-refunds/
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Deleted_User. Debt camel is good as well but I find there is almost information overload there sometimes. Or citizens advice is useful as well.0
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helpyhelper said:Deleted_User. Debt camel is good as well but I find there is almost information overload there sometimes. Or citizens advice is useful as well.
Joined 6 days ago, post building with generic comments. As I said: spam0
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