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What is the Effect of Closing a Credit Card on Credit Score?

Closing a credit card may look like a minor financial clean-up. In reality, it can change key elements of your credit record.

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Loan Closed but Active in CIBIL? Here’s What to Do

Rohit had just paid the final EMI on his personal loan and closed it. He now wants to apply for a home loan and checks his CIBIL report to ensure everything is in order...

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Alternative Credit Scoring: Benefits, Features & CIBIL Alternatives

Aarav runs a small online business and sees steady monthly inflows into his bank account. Rent and utility bills are paid on time, but formal loans have never been taken out before...

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What is Credit Purchase? Meaning, Definition & Features

Running a business requires you to continue buying goods or services even when cash is short. It is not always practical to pay for everything upfront when funds are tied up in...

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725 Credit Score: Is It Good or Bad?

It might appear as an ordinary three-digit number, but your credit score can have a big impact on your entire financial life. If you’re debating whether 725 is good, average or just...

Manya Ghosh

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What is Written Off in CIBIL? A Complete Guide to Its Meaning and Impact

Written-off in CIBIL means a lender has classified your loan as a loss after prolonged non-payment (usually 180+ days overdue). It is an accounting action, not a waiver. You still...

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What Is the Average CIBIL Score Update Time?

Ananya checked her CIBIL score after months of disciplined repayments. The number stared back at her. Lower than expected. Confusing. She knew she had done the right things, but the score had not caught up yet. Naturally, the next question followed. When should she check again?

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Days Past Due: Meaning & Calculation in CIBIL Report

If you have ever opened your CIBIL report and wondered what those numbers like 000, 030, or 090 are trying to say, you are not alone. Most of us focus on the credit score and miss the one detail lenders quietly study first: Days Past Due.

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Why Do Credit Scores Vary Across Credit Bureaus?

From personal loans to home loans, your credit score affects your eligibility for any loan you apply for. A good score boosts your chances, while a bad one does the opposite.