Your rating is vital when taking on debt, but you could be in for a surprise as a big player changes its rules
Your credit score is the magic number that helps lenders decide whether or not to approve a mortgage, loan or credit card application.
Typically, the higher the number, the better your borrowing prospects. But a shake-up of the scoring system at TransUnion, one of the UK’s three main credit reference agencies, could mean a shock next time you log in.
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