HONEST ANSWERS

Bad credit and monthly catalogues: what actually happens

A poor credit history does not end the conversation. Here is what applying really involves, without the myths.

The affordability check first

Applying begins with an affordability check. You get an answer based on whether the monthly payment is affordable, not purely on your past.

CCJs and defaults

A CCJ or default on your file does not automatically mean no. What matters more is current affordability and the plan being realistic for your month. Refused elsewhere is not refused here — the check is different.

The honest bit

Nobody is accepted for everything, and any site claiming guaranteed acceptance is telling you a fairy tale. What this catalogue offers is a fair look: no credit check first, and a decision based on today's affordability.

Questions people ask

Will applying affect my credit score?

There is no credit check when you apply, so your credit file is untouched.

I was refused elsewhere last month. Try again?

Different shops check different things. Being refused by one shop does not settle how another will look at you.

Is 'guaranteed acceptance' real?

No. Any site promising guaranteed acceptance is not being straight with you. Fair look, no credit check, honest decision — that is the real offer.

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