We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
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!
I have no missed payment markers since Feb 2020, but loads before that date, how much will this...?
Options

JustAGuyWithQuestions
Posts: 47 Forumite

...affect my ability to be seen as credible in the eyes of lenders/landlords/those who check credit reports etc.? I was extremely irresponsible with money up until that time and I decided to take my finances seriously and I have no missed payment markers since. Still, the missed payments prior to this still shows on my credit report... will lenders take more notice of the fact I have no missed payments over the last few years, or will the fact I have alot be what they are more bothered about?
0
Comments
-
It depends on the lenders. Only having two clean years isn't great, but it depends on what you're applying for and from whom.1
-
They drop off in Feb 2026 though over time the effects are lessened provided you have a well managed file since1
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 351K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.6K Spending & Discounts
- 244K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.9K Life & Family
- 257.3K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards