As I mentioned in my last blog that Credit scores are itself a fairly new concept in India. So checking on ones credit score is a list so far down on the priority list. Well it’s time to change this and make checking your credit score one of your top priorities. These are some ways how regularly checking your credit score can help you
Helps you detect errors on your credit report: Regularly checking your credit score can help you detect errors on your credit report, such as incorrect personal information or inaccurate payment history. These errors can negatively impact your credit score, so it's important to dispute and correct them as soon as possible. Believe me errors could come in many ways. Let me give you an example. Say you made a prepayment on your Home Loan EMI, and the bank asked you to pay for simple interest during the process. But for some reason, you never received the link to make the payment. After a month or so, you got a reminder about the pending payment and promptly paid it off. Seems like everything's sorted, right? Not exactly. Because you missed that payment initially, your bank will report it to the credit bureaus as a missed payment, which could lower your credit score. But if you were regularly checking your credit report, you would have caught this error and been able to dispute it with the bank before it caused any damage to your credit score.
Enables you to identify fraud: Regularly checking your credit score can help you identify any fraudulent activity, such as unauthorized credit card or loan applications, that may negatively impact your credit score. By catching and reporting fraud early, you can prevent further damage to your credit score and financial well-being. Identity theft cases have been in the news recently in India, there has also been case reported where Bollywood celebrities names have been used for loan applications etc. so a simple regular check on your report will alert you to the fact if your personal data is being misused and by doing so, you can quickly detect any misuse of your personal data and take immediate action to prevent further damage to your credit score and financial stability. Remember, prevention is always better than cure when it comes to financial fraud!
Allows you to monitor your credit health: Regularly checking your credit score can help you monitor your credit health and identify areas for improvement. If your credit score is low, you can take steps to improve it, such as paying bills on time, keeping credit utilization low, and avoiding credit inquiries.
Improves your chances of getting approved for loans and credit cards: A good credit score is important for getting approved for loans and credit cards at favorable terms. By regularly checking your credit score and taking steps to improve it, you can increase your chances of getting approved for credit and save money on interest and fees.
In summary, regularly checking your credit score is crucial for maintaining good credit health, detecting errors and fraud, and improving your chances of getting approved for credit. Do remember the saying a Stitch in Time Saves Nine...
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