Credit Repair - Frequently Asked Questions

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How does your SMARTScore affect your future?

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WHAT NIGERIANS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT USING CREDIT

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What you should know about credit reports in Nigeria

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CreditRegistry wins Readmanna Invitational Charity Golf Tournament 2022

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You're Worth It!

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The Food Analogy - Here’s what happens when you miss a critical ingredient!

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The day my feet taught me about money mistakes -The Beach Story

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Does my credit affect my chances of getting a job?

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What does CreditRegistry do?

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April fool's day prank to try at work.

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Loan apps - 3 important things to look out for before your next quick loan.

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Frequently asked questions about credit.

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Financial Resolutions you should be making in 2022

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6 TIPS TO USE CREDIT RESPONSIBLY

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How is My CreditRegistry SMARTScore (Credit Score) Calculated?

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The 5 C's of Credit (What You Should Know Before Applying for Credit).

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What is a credit score and why is it important?

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How can I repair my credit ?

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WHAT NIGERIANS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT USING CREDIT

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To the average Nigerian, when you mention credit, the first thing that comes to mind is getting a loan via a lending app. So in this article, we highlight comments and opinions from anonymous Nigerians who have used credit from lending apps, and give you our two cents based on their experiences and how to make the most of using credit in Nigeria.

What you should know about credit reports in Nigeria

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Every day people wonder why credit reports are so important. Credit reports seem like something so strange and challenging to understand to a lot of Nigerians. It's like hearing something they have never encountered before. If you feel like this whenever you hear about credit reports, then this is for you.

CreditRegistry wins Readmanna Invitational Charity Golf Tournament 2022

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Press Release CreditRegistry, the pioneer and largest credit bureau in Nigeria, has won this year's inaugural Readmanna charity golf tournament 2022. The Tournament was held on Friday 1st of July, at Ikoyi Club, Lagos to raise funds to promote digital literacy among teachers in low-cost schools. Other sponsors at the tournament included Edutech, Zenith Bank, […]

You're Worth It!

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I’ll get to why I believe you deserve the best in a moment but first things first. By Nigerian law, you are entitled to one free credit report each year. Your credit report shows your SMARTScore (how loan-worthy the banks think you are), your outstanding balances, delinquencies and lots of other information. It is especially […]

The Food Analogy - Here’s what happens when you miss a critical ingredient!

By CreditRegistry

Have you ever cooked without salt before? I’ll get my own experience in a moment but first things first. By Nigerian law, you are entitled to one free credit report each year. Your credit report shows your SMARTScore (how loan-worthy the banks think you are), your outstanding balances, delinquencies and lots of other information. It […]

Credit Repair - Frequently Asked Questions

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Credit repair is a great way to boost your SMARTScore. This is why credit repair is important – it is the process of trying to correct inaccurate information on your credit report that influences your SMARTScore negatively. However, if you are new to the concept, here is a guide to 5 frequently asked questions you need answers to...

How does your SMARTScore affect your future?

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Think of your CGPA in the university. That's exactly how a SMARTSCORE works except that this time your SMARTSCORE is nor just about academic success but is a measure of how much control you have over your financial future. But how?

The day my feet taught me about money mistakes -The Beach Story

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I’ll get to the beach story in a moment but first things first. By Nigerian law, you are entitled to one free credit report each year. Your credit report shows your SMARTScore (how loan-worthy the banks think you are), your outstanding balances, delinquencies and lots of other information. It is especially important to detect any […]

Does my credit affect my chances of getting a job?

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It’s been months of job hunting, and unsuccessful job applications for Biodun. This afternoon while she refreshes her mailbox for the hundredth time, an email and text notification for a job interview drops on her phone. And of course she’s excited. This is an interview she has been expecting for several months. After a rigorous interview of 3 stages, she finally gets the job offer, but there is one last check - Biodun’s credit report... But why do employers care about your credit report at all?

What does CreditRegistry do?

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At CreditRegistry, our vision is to be Nigeria’s number one provider of insightful solutions that enable creditors, consumers and businesses to establish trust quickly and engage in mutually advantageous business. CreditRegistry serves consumers, businesses and lenders. Our products are designed to be easy to access, easy to use and easy to understand. Our products provide a robust and dependable infrastructure that creditors and borrowers can rely on to make fast, easy, and smart credit decisions.

April fool's day prank to try at work.

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April Fools' Day is the perfect opportunity to prank your co-workers —without feeling guilty. We made you a list of April fool's day pranks for the workplace. Let the pranks begin!

Loan apps - 3 important things to look out for before your next quick loan.

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Have you ever taken an instant loan from a loan app? If you have, you are not alone. Like a lot of Nigerians, the rising costs of living, and little or no access to credit facilities has made more people turn to quick lending apps to meet pressing needs, and sustain themselves until the next […]

Frequently asked questions about credit.

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If you're starting to build your credit from scratch, then you most likely have a lot of questions about credit. You can't build excellent credit overnight, good credit depends on good information. This is why we have put together answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about credit to help you get started on your credit journey

Financial Resolutions you should be making in 2022

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Every year, you promise yourself to save more money, earn more money or even begin to build your retirement fund as part of your financial resolutions for the year. After you write down those awesome goals for the year and the kind of results you’d like to achieve, you may eventually veer off-road because, let's face it, life happens. The problem isn’t that you didn’t have enough willpower. You’ve set beautiful goals, but you don’t have a plan on how to achieve them. Lets take you through the pillars of setting achievable goals and some important financial resolutions you need to make in 2022.

6 TIPS TO USE CREDIT RESPONSIBLY

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Having credit extended to you is not only a powerful spending tool, but it's become a necessity in today's world. Unfortunately, many people struggle to control their use of credit and get overwhelmed by piles of bills. What does it mean to be responsible with credit, and how can you use credit responsibly?

How is My CreditRegistry SMARTScore (Credit Score) Calculated?

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Credit scoring is an emerging means of decision-making in Nigeria. In recent times, personal finance has gained more attention and is a major highlight for many persons. Because these scores are so important to people's financial lives, it is only natural to be curious about how credit scores are calculated. Ready to find out how?

The 5 C's of Credit (What You Should Know Before Applying for Credit).

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Lenders attempt to mitigate the risk of lending to borrowers by performing credit analysis on customers when applying for a new credit account or loan. This analysis is based on the 5 Cs of Credit as follows: 1. Capacity Lenders must be sure that the borrower has the ability to repay the loan based on […]

What is a credit score and why is it important?

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A credit score plays a key role in a lender's decision to offer credit. Factors considered in credit scoring include repayment history, types of loans, length of credit history, and an individual's total debt. A credit score is a risk assessment tool used by lenders to determine an individual's creditworthiness. It is statistically developed and summarises all of the information relating […]

7 simple words that changed my life

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I’ll get to how my life changed in a moment but first things first. By Nigerian law, you are entitled to one free credit report each year. Your credit report shows your SMARTScore (how loan-worthy the banks think you are), your outstanding balances, delinquencies and lots of other information. It is especially important to detect […]

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