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Buy Now Pay Later Schemes: How vulnerable do they make you?
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes have become increasingly popular over recent years. They allow individuals to purchase goods and services and spread the cost (interest-free) over a number of monthly instalments. Some retailers have their own BNPL scheme, however many use a third-party provider such as Klarna, and Afterpay. When an individual opts into…
Read More5 ways credit cards reduce your credit score
When used wisely, credit cards can help build a strong credit history and improve credit scores. As a result, it’s easier to get a loan. However, using credit cards for everyday and non-essential spending can lead to spiralling debt. This negatively impacts your credit score. Because of this, it will be harder to access credit.…
Read MoreSave as You Borrow: a unique way to build savings
When it comes to managing finances, getting the right balance between saving and borrowing is often a challenge. Many people find themselves needing to borrow money, whether it’s for an unexpected emergency, home improvement, or a special purchase. Credit unions are financial institutions that provide people the opportunity to borrow and also save at the…
Read MoreHow lenders look at affordability
There are several ways affordability is considered by lenders. Lenders are legally obliged to assess the affordability of a loan. Usually this involves looking at bank statements or (for a quicker decision) by opting in to Open Banking. The following tips outline several ways you can ensure your affordability isn’t impacted too much. The lenders…
Read MoreProving your identity
All NestEgg lenders are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Due to this, credit unions are required to confirm your identity before you join and take out a loan. When you complete an online application, NestEgg will use information from a Credit Reference Agency to check your identity. In most cases…
Read MoreHow a ‘thin credit file’ can stop you getting a loan
A ‘thin credit file’ refers to when you have no or very little credit history. A thin credit file can make it difficult for lenders to assess your creditworthiness. This is because lenders rely on your history of borrowing and repayment behaviour to decide whether to lend you money. Why you might have a thin…
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