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PRE-APPLICATION GUIDANCE

Prepare for Credit Before You Apply

Applying for credit soon? Check your bureau records, existing commitments and realistic monthly budget first. A score alone never guarantees approval.

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Check your bureau information

Review the four-bureau view for errors, unfamiliar activity and current commitments.

Unfamiliar activity

Current commitments

Review affordability

A lender must assess more than a score. Know your income, expenses, existing obligations and likely new instalment.

Income

Expenses

Existing obligations

Likely new instalment

Reduce avoidable surprises

Resolve factual disputes before applying where possible, and avoid repeated speculative applications that create additional enquiries.

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