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How long do searches remain on credit file?
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Well, if it scares anyone, I've got 26 credit apps on my file from the last 6 months. 58 from the last 12. Yes, my credit score is quite poor despite a perfect payment history.
Just in case anyone is thinking of applying for lots of credit once, DON'T.0 -
And does this apply to credit checks that Employers do?0
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All 'full-blown' credit applications, or are some unrecorded enquires such as ID verification, or quotation searches (which are not seen by other lenders)?ShelfStacker wrote: »Well, if it scares anyone, I've got 26 credit apps on my file from the last 6 months. 58 from the last 12.0
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