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A loan application is assessed not only on an income basis but also on previous lending behaviour. Before loans are given or interest charged, lenders consider extensive credit history.

This data is provided by a credit agency that maintains records of borrowing and repayment behaviour. To determine how lenders evaluate creditworthiness and decide whether to approve or deny a loan, it makes sense to understand credit bureaus. 

Have you ever issued a cheque that got bounced? This can be a difficult situation, and embarrassing too. Resolving this may require dealing with an additional fee or simply speaking to your banking representative about the issue, which is enough to make most people uncomfortable.  
 

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?