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1. COVID + Credit: Protecting yourself and your credit file

   ... is affecting many aspects of our lives, and protecting your credit is a critical part of navigating these challenging times. As with any ... 1. How can I better protect my credit? Check your credit reports frequently. If you’re not in the habit of regularly ...

2. What is the role of a credit bureau?

   In short, a credit bureau helps to support responsible lending and assists consumers in understanding where they stand with their credit. Operating under the Privacy Act, a credit bureau collects, stores, ... The form has terms and conditions advising Sue that a credit check can be conducted and that the information can be passed on to a credit ...

3. Mitigating credit risk – how to know if a business is struggling

   ... and save themselves from insolvency. 2. Number of credit enquiries A business in financial trouble may look to borrow ... health of a business, so it’s a great strategy to credit check a business (if you have not already done so). 4. Market trends  ...

4. Kiwi kids get credit smart

   ... Bella Reinecke would be one of the world’s youngest credit smart property investors. Her perfect credit score of 1000 has helped ... her loans off quicker. Students using the module can check their credit score at any time, which helps them see the direct ...

5. The power of positive credit reporting: Part 1

   In this two-part blog on the power of positive credit reporting, we highlight five ways mid-market lenders (MMLs) can ... through the various stages of the credit life cycle. Check out part two of the blog to find out how to onboard to positive, with ...

6. Protecting our older whanau from scams

   ... likely to have access to substantial savings along with good credit scores. Older people are also more likely to have a landline which ... request the caller’s name and contact details and check with Netsafe who will be able to help.  Scammers who target ...

7. Kiwis need to look beyond their credit score

   AUCKLAND – November 22nd, 2019 : Misconceptions around credit scores may be affecting the financial wellbeing of Kiwis according to ... and date of birth, as well as your consent to a credit check. They then lodge an inquiry with Equifax and receive a copy of your ...

8. Business Data Exchange

   ... is good, bad or somewhere in between. In this case, all your credit and payment collection decisions are being made in a vacuum, which can ... the standard report. Commercial Check Content Standard ...

9. How Being Credit Smart Can Help Protect Your Small Business

   ... is a constant factor in business. Changes in a company’s credit profile and internal movements can happen at any time without external ... for many small and medium business owners - running a credit check may be viewed as too expensive or resources may be limited.  But ...

10. Kids vs Adults on Credit: How Kids are Learning Better, Faster, Stronger Than Us

    ... Banqer means thousands of Kiwi kids are learning about credit in the classroom. It’s part of a drive to create more financially ... now feeling like it’s time to dust off your finances, check your credit score and make sure your financial literacy is up to par, you ...

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