How will COVID-19 impact your credit report and score?
Many questions are being asked about the financial impact of COVID-19 and how it will affect your credit file and credit score? What will happen if you’re struggling to pay your bills on time - or if you’ve applied for a mortgage deferral? We answer some of your questions on the impact of COVID-19 on your credit file. You can also request a free Credit Report below, so you can see what banks and lenders will see.
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The Covid-19 crisis is affecting many aspects of our lives, and protecting your credit is a critical part of navigating these challenging times. As with any crisis, scams and hacking attempts are rife – with both individuals and companies being targeted.
So how can you protect yourself or your business from cyber security threats? And what are the red flags? Here’s some of our most frequently asked questions:
COVID + Credit: How to prioritise when money is tight
While you should do your best to pay your bills on time every month, that isn't always possible. If you find yourself in a tight spot, you may have to make hard financial decisions about where to channel your available resources. Thinking through which bills to prioritise can make a huge difference to your long-term financial recovery.
The decisions you make will be specific to your financial situation but use the following tips as a guideline.
Your questions answered - the impact of COVID-19 on your credit file
At Equifax we have had a number of queries from customers asking how the current situation will impact their credit report and score, especially if they are struggling to pay bills on time. Or, what happens if they apply for a mortgage deferral. We answer some of those questions for you below.