Are 3 defaults worth 350 points each?

ChocolateFrijj
ChocolateFrijj Posts: 3 Newbie
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Hello! I can't find the answer to this question anywhere, does anybody know? I have 3 defaults, are they worth 350 negative points each?
Thanks!!
Luke

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,242 Forumite
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    No. They're worth whatever random number the CRA gives them. They may be positive or negative points.

    Focus on not defaulting, clearing your debts and managing your credit responsibly.
  • ChocolateFrijj
    ChocolateFrijj Posts: 3 Newbie
    Hello! Yes I'm focusing on repairing and staying on top, which is just why I ask, how many points am I ikely to go up by once defaults age by 2 years?
    Thanks!
    Luke
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,242 Forumite
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    None. The score is fictitious. Always ignore it.

    Just manage your credit responsibly.
  • ChocolateFrijj
    ChocolateFrijj Posts: 3 Newbie
    Thanks for your help in repairing my credit score 😂👍
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,242 Forumite
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    No problem. Hopefully you've saved yourself a lot of heartache and needless frustration.

    Remember to keep it simple.

    Good things good. Bad things bad. CRA score meaningless.
  • Ben8282
    Ben8282 Posts: 4,821 Forumite
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    edited 24 April 2019 at 3:28AM
    ChocolateFrijj wrote: »
    Hello! I can't find the answer to this question anywhere, does anybody know? I have 3 defaults, are they worth 350 negative points each?
    Thanks!!
    Luke
    YES Your previous 999 Experian score has now dropped to -51. Good luck with your negative credit score. Enjoy it while it lasts.
    ChocolateFrijj wrote: »
    Hello! Yes I'm focusing on repairing and staying on top, which is just why I ask, how many points am I ikely to go up by once defaults age by 2 years?
    Thanks!
    Luke
    If settled 17 points each so your credit score will be 0.
    If unsettled, 4 points each so your score will increase to -39
  • nic_c
    nic_c Posts: 2,928 Forumite
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    Deleted_User wrote: »
    None. The score is fictitious. Always ignore it.

    Just manage your credit responsibly.
    You should have that as your signature it would save a lot of time :rotfl:

    To OP,the "score" is a marketing ploy to get the public to subscribe to their pay-for services. Creditors will see the facts on your file, i.e. the defaults and balances and use that to work out what risk you are
  • JayMawds82
    JayMawds82 Posts: 28 Forumite
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    No. If they were, you'd have a negative score
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    JayMawds82 wrote: »
    No. If they were, you'd have a negative score

    And would still be as useful and accurate as a positive number
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