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credit file is so different across the agencies

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Hi all, I got into debt 6 years ago following a serious health diagnosis and subsequent passing of my Dad.  My mental health hit rock bottom.  I ended up defaulting on 10 debts totalling nearly £20k.  Since then I got back on track, salary increased 40% and no more bad credit issues since.  This year all my defaults drop off.  I checked my credit file across Equifax, Experian and Transunion today and only Transunion is recording my credit usage at 444%, both others are -1%.  I know we shouldn't go off score but only transunion says needs work, others say good.  I'm so confused.  I want to buy a car on finance, should I wait until all the defaults go this year, or hope the finance company use experian or equifax.  How does this work?  Thank you

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  • fatbelly
    fatbelly Posts: 22,933 Forumite
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    Wait until the defaults drop off. If you get a court claim or a formal letter before claim, post on the debt free wannabe board
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