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Repaying Loans Early

Hi quick question to anyone who might know?


I'm looking to increase my borrowing power pretty quickly

I'm normally Declined for loans etc etc usually because I move around a lot this has now stopped and my credit rating is slowly improving my current bank however have approved a loan £2500 at quite a high intrest rate Which is the Max they would lend me

My question is if i was to borrow this money without any intention of spending it and repayed the loan in full after 2-3months would this improve my credit rating? I would then repeat the process with a higher amount of loan 6 months down the line?

All in the hope of being able to borrow more money and at a much better rate

Hope that makes sense

Any thoughts or comments welcome

Thanks
GWilso7

Comments

  • No it would not work.

    Just because you move around does not automatically preclude you from obtaining credit. There must be another reason?

    If you did get a loan - firstly you would be charged interest for nothing - secondly you would be subject to an early settlement fee when repaying the loan.

    Go and have a friendly chat with your bank manager - he/she will put you straight as to what they can offer you - if it is a decline they should be able to give you pointers as to why.
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