Articles

Featured Articles

All Articles

A black icon of a house on a peach coloured background.Mortgage

The pros and cons of shared ownership

Learn how it works and if it’s a good idea for you.

A green British pound symbol inside a white circle on a dark green background.Mortgage

What is an offset mortgage? Here’s what you need to know

Learn what an offset mortgage is and how it differs from a standard mortgage.

A black exclamation mark on a sky blue background.Credit Score

Does having multiple bank accounts affect your credit score?

Opening and managing multiple bank accounts could affect your credit score. Here’s everything you need to know.

White bold question mark symbol on a dark brown background.Credit Score

How long does it take to improve a credit score?

Everyone’s credit health journey is different. Here’s how long it could take to grow your credit score, and the things you can do to improve it.

A black question mark on a taupe brown background.Credit Score

Understanding credit health: reports and scores

Learn what credit health means, how it could impact your financial goals, and why regular credit report checks are important.

A black shield on a sky blue background.Credit Score

The UK’s credit health knowledge gaps revealed

One in five adults don’t realise they can access their credit information.

A mint green information icon with a black circle around it, surrounded by a mint green background.Credit Score

Does Universal Credit affect your credit score in the UK?

Understand what Universal Credit is and the things that could affect your credit score.

Black information symbol on a bright pink background.Credit Score

Understanding why my credit score is different on different sites

Discover why your credit score varies across different sites and learn what factors affect these differences. Get clarity with Checkmyfile.

White magnifying glass icon on a plum-coloured background.Regulations

Everything you need to know about AML checks

Discover the ins and outs of AML checks, including how they work and whether they can affect your credit score.

A white question mark on a navy blue background.Credit Score

Is 600 a good credit score in the UK?

A credit score of 600 can mean different things depending on where you see it. Here’s what you need to know.

Solid black house icon on taupe background.Credit Score

What credit score is needed to buy a house?

Wondering what credit score you need to buy a house? Learn if you can get a mortgage with poor credit and how to improve your score with Checkmyfile.

Blue cartoon filing cabinet on taupe background.Credit Score

Does Council Tax affect your credit score?

Get the facts and learn how it affects your personal finances.

...