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Does credit limit increase mean that my credit rating is improving?
timetogrowup89
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Hi,
I took out a vanquis card and capital one card to try and improve my shocking rating...
(At the same time have also been paying off all defaulted accounts on my file)
Both cards are paid in full monthly and both have recently increased my limit. Does this mean my credit worthiness is improving?
I know it takes time for defaults to fall off my credit file, but Im hoping to improve things so that when they are gone I can save up a deposit and apply for a mortgage.
Thanks
I took out a vanquis card and capital one card to try and improve my shocking rating...
(At the same time have also been paying off all defaulted accounts on my file)
Both cards are paid in full monthly and both have recently increased my limit. Does this mean my credit worthiness is improving?
I know it takes time for defaults to fall off my credit file, but Im hoping to improve things so that when they are gone I can save up a deposit and apply for a mortgage.
Thanks
March 2013 LBM so here goes....PAID OFF £6944! Unfortunately have built it all back up again! Amounts to be added up soon! Scare myself into action! 30/05/2018 LBM 2
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Whilst some do external scoring the majority of automatic increases are done based on internal metrics and not the data held by CRAs0
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Yes it does mean, slowly but surely your credit is improving. Any increases do appear on your credit file and show that you have been using your credit responsibly 0
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Even if its only slowly increasing Im happy with that, in no rush, just glad to know its making some impact.. March 2013 LBM so here goes....PAID OFF £6944! Unfortunately have built it all back up again! Amounts to be added up soon! Scare myself into action! 30/05/2018 LBM 20
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Sorry don't agree with any of above.0
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BugsyBrowne wrote: »Sorry don't agree with any of above.
So does it just increase depending on your history with that credit account rather than your overall credit worthiness?March 2013 LBM so here goes....PAID OFF £6944! Unfortunately have built it all back up again! Amounts to be added up soon! Scare myself into action! 30/05/2018 LBM 20 -
Well, with just paying everything on time, your credit rating will definitely improve over time. Just a word of caution, increased credit limits will actually have a negative impact on your total rating with most companies, so if you can live without the increased limits, then ask your credit card companies not to automatically increase your limits. (The negative impact isn't detrimental, but since you want to improve your credit score, keep your credit limits low).0
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The reason for the increase is most likely just the way you've conducted your accounts with that company, but this is visible to any future potential lenders, so of course this improves your "credit score" with any of these lenders because they will see how well you've paid back your current debts.timetogrowup89 wrote: »So does it just increase depending on your history with that credit account rather than your overall credit worthiness?0 -
Well, with just paying everything on time, your credit rating will definitely improve over time. Just a word of caution, increased credit limits will actually have a negative impact on your total rating with most companies, so if you can live without the increased limits, then ask your credit card companies not to automatically increase your limits. (The negative impact isn't detrimental, but since you want to improve your credit score, keep your credit limits low).
Thanks. I don't need the increased limit. I just buy petrol on it and clear it each month so that it shows regularly on my credit file. Will phone them and ask for increase not to be addedMarch 2013 LBM so here goes....PAID OFF £6944! Unfortunately have built it all back up again! Amounts to be added up soon! Scare myself into action! 30/05/2018 LBM 20 -
Defaults littered on your credit file and the highest APR credit card on the market increases your limit only means one thing profits even if you're paying in full.
If you now apply for say a Halifax credit card you'll get declined right? Why because your credit hasn't improved fact.0 -
I disagree with this. Replace the word "fact" with "enough" above. An improvement is an improvement is an improvement. It might not be enough for immediate credit, but it's not simply a case of good credit and bad credit. Every month that the OP repays cards on time will improve their chances of getting credit in future.BugsyBrowne wrote: »Defaults littered on your credit file and the highest APR credit card on the market increases your limit only means one thing profits even if you're paying in full.
If you now apply for say a Halifax credit card you'll get declined right? Why because your credit hasn't improved fact.0
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