{"id":143,"date":"2018-04-19T07:21:23","date_gmt":"2018-04-19T07:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog3.indifi.com\/?p=143"},"modified":"2020-05-22T08:54:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T08:54:55","slug":"fixing-poor-cibil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/fixing-poor-cibil\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Pro Recommendations To Fix A Poor CIBIL Score"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-671\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog3.indifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/5-Pro-Recommendations-to-Fix-a-Poor-CIBIL-Score-450x300.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Pro Recommendations to Fix a Poor CIBIL Score\" class=\"wp-image-671\"\/><figcaption><em>5 Pro Recommendations to Fix a Poor CIBIL Score<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rahul (name changed) is now a successful businessman who runs a retail outlet in DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon. In his early 20s, he had a credit card and had defaulted payment on it, a couple of times. Recently, when he approached a bank to lend him working capital to expand his outlet, he was informed that his application failed to make the cut, because of his low CIBIL score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rahul was shocked to know the outcome as he wasn\u2019t aware that a couple of missed payments in his youth could have such a drastic effect. There are several among us, who have been in the same boat as Rahul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are new to CIBIL, here\u2019s a quick introduction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit Information Bureau Limited, CIBIL in short, is an agency that has been existent since 2000. The bureau is responsible for assigning a three-digit numerical score to individuals based on their credit history. This includes payment and management of credit card bills, loans, and other products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost all lenders, be it banks; NBFCs or digital lenders use this score to determine the creditworthiness of a borrower before they sanction a loan product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, a CIBIL score also plays a vital role in determining the interest rate fixed by the lender. When you have an excellent to high CIBIL score, you\u2019re likely to enjoy better interest rates. On the other hand, a poor credit score equates to higher interest rates and more financial burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it\u2019s imperative that you have a high CIBIL score when applying for business loans and other types of loan products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\">Quick Business Loan<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/fixing-poor-cibil\/#Here_are_a_few_ways_to_improve_your_Credit_Score\" title=\"Here are a few ways to improve your Credit Score\">Here are a few ways to improve your Credit Score<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/fixing-poor-cibil\/#1_Make_Timely_Payments\" title=\"1. Make Timely Payments\">1. Make Timely Payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/fixing-poor-cibil\/#2_Dont_Carry_Around_Plenty_Of_Plastic\" title=\"2. Don\u2019t Carry Around Plenty Of Plastic\">2. Don\u2019t Carry Around Plenty Of Plastic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/fixing-poor-cibil\/#3_Dont_Apply_For_Loans_At_Several_Lenders\" title=\"3. Don\u2019t Apply For Loans At Several Lenders\">3. Don\u2019t Apply For Loans At Several Lenders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/fixing-poor-cibil\/#4_Extend_Your_Credit_Card_Limit_If_Possible\" title=\"4. Extend Your Credit Card Limit If Possible\">4. Extend Your Credit Card Limit If Possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/fixing-poor-cibil\/#5_Opt_For_A_Secured_Credit_Card\" title=\"5. Opt For A Secured Credit Card\">5. Opt For A Secured Credit Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/fixing-poor-cibil\/#6_Above_All_Borrow_Only_When_Absolutely_Needed\" title=\"6. Above All, Borrow Only When Absolutely Needed\">6. Above All, Borrow Only When Absolutely Needed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\/blog\/fixing-poor-cibil\/#The_Bottom_Line\" title=\"The Bottom Line\">The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_a_few_ways_to_improve_your_Credit_Score\"><\/span>Here are a few ways to improve your Credit Score<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_Timely_Payments\"><\/span>1. Make Timely Payments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While this may sound basic, it\u2019s one of the most crucial elements. Cultivate a habit of making credit card payments and loan EMIs, well before the deadline, say around five days before the due date. Set up an ECS withdrawal option on your account, so payments are made automatically, and you don\u2019t miss out on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_Carry_Around_Plenty_Of_Plastic\"><\/span>2. Don\u2019t Carry Around Plenty Of Plastic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no arguing the fact that credit cards indeed are a huge convenience. But, instead of having a dozen credit cards in your wallet, stick to a couple that you use regularly. Just because a bank offers you free credit card don\u2019t opt for one. This is because when you have plenty of cards, you run the risk of missing out on payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_Apply_For_Loans_At_Several_Lenders\"><\/span>3. Don\u2019t Apply For Loans At Several Lenders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you apply for a loan from multiple lenders, each of them makes a separate inquiry to find out your CIBIL score. Whenever a bank or any other lender enquires, it is reflected in your CIBIL score. The more number of hard enquiries, the lower is your score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it makes sense to avoid multiple hard enquiries for your credit report. On the other hand, when you check your CIBIL score directly with the bureau or any other authorized agency, it\u2019s considered as a soft enquiry and doesn\u2019t impact your score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.indifi.com\/boost-credit-score-with-credit-balance\/\">Is It True That You Can Boost Your Credit Score By Having A Credit Balance? Find Out Now. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Extend_Your_Credit_Card_Limit_If_Possible\"><\/span>4. Extend Your Credit Card Limit If Possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A higher credit limit keeps your credit utilization rate low. This boosts your credit score considerably as credit utilization is a significant factor in your CIBIL score calculation. However, keep in mind that just because your credit limit is extended, if you use up the entire amount every month, your credit utilization score will remain high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Opt_For_A_Secured_Credit_Card\"><\/span>5. Opt For A Secured Credit Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A secured credit card is a blessing in disguise for individuals who are looking to boost their credit score. It is backed by a fixed deposit and therefore carries minimal risk. Also, when you apply for a secured credit card, banks don\u2019t carry out any credit check; thereby it does not impact your CIBIL score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and here\u2019s one bonus tip..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Above_All_Borrow_Only_When_Absolutely_Needed\"><\/span>6. Above All, Borrow Only When Absolutely Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the lending market is flooded with several lenders and an endless array of loan products, making loan availability easier than ever before. It\u2019s easy to be tempted and borrow more than required than what one can afford. Always remember that your EMI payments shouldn\u2019t exceed 40\u201350% of your total income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indifi.com\">Apply For Fast Business Loans Online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building your CIBIL score is a lot like losing weight. There are no quick fixes and magic potions. It requires time, commitment and dedication. With that said, you can fix even a poor credit score with the right methods. Use the steps listed above and watch your CIBIL score climb higher within 4\u201312 months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rahul (name changed) is now a successful businessman who runs a retail outlet in DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon. In his early 20s, he had a credit card and had defaulted payment on it, a couple of times. 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