i had same problem,
forget limited use a good umbrella company mine pays me direct the return is pretty much the same and less hastle
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Hsbc
my credit rating is as bad as it can get...lets say was 2 steps away from the worst...
HSBC have let me open the bank account ..but said will give the company the commercial card(credit card) next year..
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I applied for Cater Allen and have had bad credit in the past 6 months. They give me an account no problem.
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Abbey. My credit rating is arse but they've given me two accounts.
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Originally posted by Ardesco View PostMost people don't realise how long bad debt hangs around on your credit record, you have to be extremely anal to ensure your credit record looks peachy. Mine will be perfect in July .
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Originally posted by 51st State View PostNah. Your credit rating will normally only take into account the last 12 months of credit history. These are banded into timescales, and number of late payments, so a debt from 6 years ago won't have any effect whatsoever, contrary to common opinion.
I have a stack of credit reports (1 from each agency, every 3 months for the past 4 years) that will prove you wrong.
It takes into account the last 6 years and if you defaulted on an account 10 years ago, but only settled it 5 years ago it will still be on your credit record (I speak from experience).
If you get a human looking at your credit record they may well take into account the fact that the original default was many moons ago, and that you have paid everything back. Unfortunately most initial credit checks are performed automatically and don't take any of this into account. They just log the fact that there is a default on your account and dock marks accordingly.
Most people don't realise how long bad debt hangs around on your credit record, you have to be extremely anal to ensure your credit record looks peachy. Mine will be perfect in July .
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Originally posted by Ardesco View PostPay off the bad debts and then wait 6 years!!
I ended up with a couple of defaults at uni (young and stupid) and it took me a while to pay back all the money owed. The last default will be removed this July, just over 8 years after the initial default that still lowers my credit rating despite the fact that I paid back every penny I owed.
The sad thing is that if I had gone bankrupt when I left uni it would be completely cleared by now, so much for taking responsibility and paying back your debts.....
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When I said "repair" I actually meant satisfy the debts. Sorry for the bad terminology. If that's not on the cards, then you do indeed need to find a slutty bank.
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Originally posted by lambrini_socialist View Postindeed, the only way to "repair" it (i.e. improve your point score) is to pay off the bad debts, and get some good debts (e.g. a few months of regular credit card payments). this doesn't help me. basically i need to find a really slutty bank who just aren't that bothered.
I ended up with a couple of defaults at uni (young and stupid) and it took me a while to pay back all the money owed. The last default will be removed this July, just over 8 years after the initial default that still lowers my credit rating despite the fact that I paid back every penny I owed.
The sad thing is that if I had gone bankrupt when I left uni it would be completely cleared by now, so much for taking responsibility and paying back your debts.....
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Originally posted by Ardesco View Post*sigh*
You can't repair your credit record, you can only correct inaccurate data that is held on it.
If all of the data is correct there is nothing that can be done. All these companies that offer to "repair" your credit record are full of tulip.
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Originally posted by Just1morethen View PostIf its only minor, I'd have a word with the bank manager. Might also be worth getting a hold of your credit report at Experian and Equifax and seeing if you can repair them.
You can't repair your credit record, you can only correct inaccurate data that is held on it.
If all of the data is correct there is nothing that can be done. All these companies that offer to "repair" your credit record are full of tulip.
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If its only minor, I'd have a word with the bank manager. Might also be worth getting a hold of your credit report at Experian and Equifax and seeing if you can repair them.
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Originally posted by Just1morethen View PostHow's your credit history? If you have some minor issues, it may be worth having a word with the business manager in your local branch and explain the situation - they might take a sympathetic view. I have submitted some borderline applications and got them through by doing this.
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Originally posted by lambrini_socialist View Postfack. i just got turned down by my (personal) bank when trying to open a business account. today just went downhill in a big way.
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Originally posted by lilelvis2000 View PostI have a young lad helping out as a volunteer in my wife's office. We've helped him to identify a niche business opportunity and he's setup a limited company. The big problem he has is that as a young lad, he's taken the crdit system for a ride and has got himself blacklisted, so he can't open a business account.
I've tried a couple of places but they don't even bother with the application form. He's told no straight away after he provides his details.
Is there a bank somewhere that could give this man a basic account with no facility other than cheque book?
I havn't tried the Cater-Allen - but I reckon they will refuse him.
Nationwide do a basic bank account, but no cheque book. But you can do internet banking. Not sure if available to Ltds though.
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