Digging around for the best deal could be damaging your chances of getting credit.
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And one in four homes is uninsured. We buck bear market One in four households uninsured Shopping around damages credit ratings People who shop around for the best rates on loans and plastic could be damaging their chances of getting credit, according to credit rating agency Equifax. A large number of searches on a credit file in a short space of time may indicate to a potential lender that an individual is either over-committing themselves or there is some fraudulent activity taking place. People making inquiries with a credit provider should tell people they are just looking for information or a quote. This will stop their search being registered on their credit history.