Smaller loans aren’t always high risk

Credit unions take note: smaller loans aren’t always high risk. Nor are they always for people who are out of work. For this analysis, we looked at the last six months’ of data from over £500m +  of loans assessed by NestEgg’s decision engine. Firstly, one third of all loans to community credit unions came…

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FREE training: credit score masterclass

We’re running a credit score masterclass in February because credit scores can be hard to fathom. Hundreds of factors contribute to a mysterious three digit number. A number that can mean the difference between getting a loan or not. Importantly, a credit score can influence the amount of interest charged for a loan. It can…

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Covid-19 changes to credit score and missed payments

Ahead of FREE webinar on 3 December, we’ve taken an initial look at Covid-19 changes to credit score and missed payments. 30% of 500 credit union members surveyed told us their financial situation had worsened since Covid-19. Step Change found 28% of adults experienced a negative change in circumstances. Similarly, the Resolution Foundation discovered that…

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Covid-19 means falling credit scores. A holistic view is needed

Covid-19 will increase bad debt. Covid-19 means falling credit scores. Spending 1/5 of monthly income on credit is already tight. But losing 20% of a salary (assuming employers pass this cut on), means debts will be harder to repay. And the self-employed are faring worse. Currently they can only claim £94 per week. Support schemes…

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Why Spending More On Bad Debt Can Be Profitable

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Sticking to your budget for bad debt isn’t always the best course of action. What if spending another 1% on write offs, brought in more income than the extra bad debt cost? Using credit scoring to manage a loan portfolio Credit scoring enables lenders to estimate the bad rate based on a score. Hundreds of…

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