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Lewigreg081281
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Hi,
i’ve applied for a loan today with a decent APR and it’s come out massively higher. I appreciate it’s for a small amount of customers the smaller rate, but the ta like 4x advertised.
i’ve applied for a loan today with a decent APR and it’s come out massively higher. I appreciate it’s for a small amount of customers the smaller rate, but the ta like 4x advertised.
I know you shouldn’t apply to multiple lenders, but would it be a massive issue getting another quote?
its the pay the higher interest or affect credit score I’m guessing?
thanks
its the pay the higher interest or affect credit score I’m guessing?
thanks
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Have a look at your credit files (ignore the score) and see if there is anything that could be causing that lender to assess you as higher risk.
How much are you borrowing? What is it for? What is your debt to income ratio? Have you have any defaults?
Certainly doesn't hurt to apply for another lender to see if they can offer a better rate.1 -
Hi,
it was woth post office. It advertised 2.9 and came out 6.8. I was surprised.I’ve got a good credit score and never had this before previously.I was going to try AA but I’ve always been told it affects your score massively if you apply for more than one.0 -
Lewigreg081281 said:Hi,
it was woth post office. It advertised 2.9 and came out 6.8. I was surprised.I’ve got a good credit score and never had this before previously.I was going to try AA but I’ve always been told it affects your score massively if you apply for more than one.
It doesn't matter if it affects your score as lenders don't see your score. Focus more on the details of what you are borrowing and your history. These are what matter.1 -
The only thing I can think is we did have some additional borrowing in our mortgage for renovations last year. Nothing is looking off on the report though.0
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Really annoying as I be seen a vehicle I’m wanting to purchase, but I’m up against it time wise. Are you able to accept and then use the cooling off period whilst I find a better rate?
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Lewigreg081281 said:Hi,
it was woth post office. It advertised 2.9 and came out 6.8. I was surprised.I’ve got a good credit score and never had this before previously.I was going to try AA but I’ve always been told it affects your score massively if you apply for more than one.0 -
So applied again and managed 2.9%. It must just be Post Office that felt the need to rip me off 😅 thanks all1
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Lewigreg081281 said:So applied again and managed 2.9%. It must just be Post Office that felt the need to rip me off 😅 thanks all0
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