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    What a credit report remark means, and how lenders read it

    What a credit report remark means, and how lenders read it

    Written off, settled, DPD, suit filed: what each remark on an Indian credit report means, how long it stays, and how lenders weigh it when deciding on a loan.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Nov 12, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    A Diwali clean-up for your credit report

    A Diwali clean-up for your credit report

    After the festive season, pull your full CIBIL report, spot the footprints Diwali left behind, dispute the errors and follow a 90-day plan to a cleaner file.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Nov 03, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    Why Your CIBIL Score Is Stuck and What Moves It

    Why Your CIBIL Score Is Stuck and What Moves It

    Paying on time but the score will not budge? A teacher's walk-through of the five reasons a CIBIL score gets stuck, a table to diagnose yours, and a six-month plan to restart movement.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Oct 22, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    How Often Should You Check Your CIBIL Score, and What to Look For

    How Often Should You Check Your CIBIL Score, and What to Look For

    Checking your own CIBIL score never lowers it. Learn the monthly rhythm that catches errors in time, what to scan in the report, and when an extra check is worth it.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Oct 13, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    What Is a Credit Utilisation Ratio and Why Does It Matter?

    What Is a Credit Utilisation Ratio and Why Does It Matter?

    Learn what your credit utilisation ratio is, how to calculate it, why CIBIL cares, the statement-date trap, and simple ways to keep it under 30%.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Sep 29, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    What a credit report remark means, and how lenders read it

    What a credit report remark means, and how lenders read it

    Written off, settled, DPD, suit filed: what each remark on an Indian credit report means, how long it stays, and how lenders weigh it when deciding on a loan.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Nov 12, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    A Diwali clean-up for your credit report

    A Diwali clean-up for your credit report

    After the festive season, pull your full CIBIL report, spot the footprints Diwali left behind, dispute the errors and follow a 90-day plan to a cleaner file.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Nov 03, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    Why Your CIBIL Score Is Stuck and What Moves It

    Why Your CIBIL Score Is Stuck and What Moves It

    Paying on time but the score will not budge? A teacher's walk-through of the five reasons a CIBIL score gets stuck, a table to diagnose yours, and a six-month plan to restart movement.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Oct 22, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    How Often Should You Check Your CIBIL Score, and What to Look For

    How Often Should You Check Your CIBIL Score, and What to Look For

    Checking your own CIBIL score never lowers it. Learn the monthly rhythm that catches errors in time, what to scan in the report, and when an extra check is worth it.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Oct 13, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    What Is a Credit Utilisation Ratio and Why Does It Matter?

    What Is a Credit Utilisation Ratio and Why Does It Matter?

    Learn what your credit utilisation ratio is, how to calculate it, why CIBIL cares, the statement-date trap, and simple ways to keep it under 30%.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Sep 29, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    Common CIBIL Score Myths in India — and the Real Facts

    Common CIBIL Score Myths in India — and the Real Facts

    Think checking your own score lowers it, or that CIBIL is the only bureau? These are the most common credit score myths in India — and the real facts.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Sep 01, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    How to Improve Your CIBIL Score (2026)

    How to Improve Your CIBIL Score (2026)

    Practical habits that raise your CIBIL score in India — pay on time, lower credit utilisation, fix report errors, and how long real improvement takes.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Jul 13, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    How to Check Your CIBIL Score for Free (2026)

    How to Check Your CIBIL Score for Free (2026)

    Check your CIBIL score for free without hurting it — where to do it, a step-by-step guide, and how to fix errors on your credit report in India.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Jul 12, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL
    What Is a CIBIL Score and How Is It Calculated?

    What Is a CIBIL Score and How Is It Calculated?

    A CIBIL score is a 300-900 number showing how reliably you repay credit. Learn how it's calculated, what counts as good, and how to build one.
    Riya Sharma's avatar
    Jul 10, 2026
    Credit & CIBIL

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