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What is a soft credit search? The difference between soft and hard searches

Find out the difference between soft and hard searches, as well as what lenders can see when they search your credit file.

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Published 13 July 2023 by Fiona Peake

Find out why you have more than one credit score.

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Published 5 July 2023 by Helen Fox

There’s plenty of advice out there for first-time buyers, but what about those who’ve already bought a home?

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Published 7 June 2023 by Zubin Kavarana

Getting a quote for car insurance won’t affect your credit score. But if you pay for your insurance monthly, it might. Find out how…

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Published 12 May 2023 by Adele Kitchen

We debunk 20 credit score myths. From the fantasy ‘credit blacklist’, to finding out what does and doesn't affect your credit score.

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